Maturity Model
Identify your current state and define the next practical upgrade. This page is part of the reading pass—use it to understand levels before you implement.
Level Summary
| Level | Name | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adoption | Prove value with controlled experiments |
| 2 | Integration | Standardize and scale repeatable delivery |
| 3 | Transformation | Redesign value streams around AI capabilities |
Capability Matrix
| Dimension | Level 1: Adoption | Level 2: Integration | Level 3: Transformation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy | Tactical pilots | Aligned roadmap | AI central to enterprise strategy |
| Use Cases | Isolated wins | Portfolio-managed | End-to-end value stream redesign |
| Operating Model | Team-specific | Standard roles and workflows | AI-native operating model |
| Data and Technology | Fragmented baseline | Trusted shared platform | Real-time, composable ecosystem |
| Governance | Reactive controls | Defined governance framework | Proactive adaptive governance |
| People and Culture | Early champions | Broad AI literacy and adoption | Continuous innovation culture |
| Measurement | Pilot KPIs only | KPI tracking across portfolio | Continuous optimization loops |
Exit Criteria Per Level
Move from Level 1 to Level 2
- At least three use cases delivering measured value
- Common delivery pattern documented and reused
- Governance checks consistently applied before production
Move from Level 2 to Level 3
- AI embedded in core workflows across multiple functions
- Quantitative improvement loop operating at portfolio level
- Business model or customer experience materially redesigned
Typical Risks by Level
| Level | Common Risk | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot sprawl with no scale path | Enforce portfolio prioritization and owners |
| 2 | Process overhead slows innovation | Tailor control depth by risk tier |
| 3 | Automation outpaces governance | Strengthen monitoring and human override design |
CMMI Mapping
- Level 1 (Adoption) aligns mostly to controlled discovery from early CMMI behaviors.
- Level 2 (Integration) aligns to managed and defined process capability.
- Level 3 (Transformation) aligns to quantitatively managed and optimizing behaviors.
Maturity is not linear for every team, but governance and measurement must mature before autonomy increases.
Next Step
Continue to Transformation Approaches. Scoring worksheets stay in Reference for later, when you facilitate an assessment.