These proceedings contain selected research papers for five topics: Section I: SPI Tools Section II: SPI Methods Section III: SPI in SMEs Section IV: Economic Aspects of SPI Section V: The Future of SPI Section I presents studies on SPI tools.

A Framework for Process Improvement in Software Product Management.- Graphical Technique to Support the Teaching/Learning Process of Software Process Reference Models.- Harnessing ISO/IEC 12207 to Examine the Extent of SPI Activity in an Organisation.- Team SPICE: A SPICE-Based Teamwork Assessment Model.- MATURE: A Model Driven bAsed Tool to Automatically Generate a langUage That suppoRts CMMI Process Areas spEcification.- Requirement Changes and Project Success: The Moderating Effects of Agile Approaches in System Engineering Projects.- Software Process Improvement Initiatives Based on Quality Assurance Strategies: A QATAM Pilot Application.- Improving Video Game Development: Facilitating Heterogeneous Team Collaboration through Flexible Software Processes.- Improving IT Service Management Processes: A Case Study on IT Service Support.- Approach to Identify Internal Best Practices in a Software Organization.- Which Process Model Practices Support Project Success?.- How to Improve Process Models for Better ISO/IEC 15504 Process Assessment.- The Tutelkan SPI Framework for Small Settings: A Methodology Transfer Vehicle.- Understanding the Perception of Very Small Software Companies towards the Adoption of Process Standards.- Software Engineering Support Activities for Very Small Entities.- Improving Software Development Process through Economic Mechanism Design.- Impact of Growing Business on Software Processes.- The Rosetta Stone Methodology – A Benefits-Driven Approach to SPI.- SPICE Level 3 - Experience with Using E-Learning to Coach the Use of Standard System Design Best Practices in Projects.- Mjølner’s Software Process Improvement: A Discussion and Strengthening Using the SPI Manifesto.- Integrated Design – A Set of Competences and Skills Required by Systemsand Product Architects.- Agility Meets Systems Engineering: A Catalogue of Success Factors from Industry Practice.- How Green Is Your Black Belt?.- Exploring Managerial Commitment towards SPI in Small and Very Small Enterprises.- Implementation of Software Process Improvement through TSPi in Very Small Enterprises.- Application of ISO/IEC 15504 in Very Small Enterprises.

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