Capability Maturity Model
Purpose
Assess organisational process maturity and plan improvement
How to Use
1. Introduce the five CMM levels: Initial (ad hoc), Repeatable (basic project management), Defined (standardised processes), Managed (quantitatively controlled), Optimising (continuous improvement). 2. Assess the organisation's current maturity level for a specific capability. 3. Define what 'good' looks like for the context. 4. Identify the gap. 5. Design a roadmap to move up one level at a time.
Created by Watts Humphrey / Carnegie Mellon SEI
When to Use
This tool is suited to the following coaching and facilitation contexts:
| Context | Relevant |
|---|---|
| Individual Coaching | |
| Team Coaching | |
| Leadership Development | |
| Facilitation / Workshop | |
| Online / Virtual |