The table below summarises the Capability Maturity Model Integration version 1.3.
Level | Focus on | Description | Process Areas |
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5 Optimising | Continuous process improvement | There is continuous improvement based on a quantitative understanding of business objectives and performance. | Organisational innovation and deployment Causal analysis and resolution |
4 Quantitatively Managed | Quantitative management | Quantitative objectives exist to manage projects. Performance is predictable and statistical predictions are used to inform decision-making. | Organisational process performance Quantitative project management |
3 Defined | Process standardisation | Processes are understood and described. Better documented and more consistent across the organisation. | Requirements development Technical solution Product integration Verification Validation Organisational process focus Organisational process definition Organisational training Integrated project management Risk management Decision analysis and resolution |
2 Managed | Basic project management | Processes planned in accordance with policy. Practices retained at times of stress. | Requirements management Project planning Project monitoring and control Supplier agreement management Measurement and analysis Process and product quality assurance Configuration management |
1 Initial | Competent people and heroics | Ad-hoc and chaotic. Unable to repeat success. |