Capability Maturity Model

A methodology for evaluating and measuring the maturity of an organization's processes, originally developed by the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute. It typically defines maturity levels ranging from initial (processes are unpredictable and poorly controlled) to optimized (focus on continuous improvement). In RBPM, maturity models help assess the sophistication of risk management practices and strategy execution capabilities, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities. They provide a roadmap for developing more advanced risk management and performance management capabilities.