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Capability Maturity Model

Animated whiteboard explainer: Capability Maturity Model

SEI / Carnegie Mellon, 1991 0:39 Whiteboard video

Overview

What if you could measure how well your organization is performing not just by results, but by how effectively it operates? The Capability Maturity Model offers a structured way to assess and improve an organization's processes.

Key Components

Used primarily in software development and project management, it helps identify where you are in your journey toward excellence and guides you toward continuous improvement. Visualized as a five-level scale, each level represents increasing sophistication in capability and control.

How to Apply

Applying the model involves assessing current practices, benchmarking against the model, and creating a roadmap for growth. It’s a powerful tool for turning insight into action.

Key Insight