Project Management
Maturity Measures
Documentation
1
No formal project documentation; projects managed on-the-fly.
2
Basic documentation of project goals and milestones.
3
Comprehensive documentation covering all project phases and stakeholder requirements.
4
Documentation dynamically updated; includes risk, change management, and performance metrics.
5
Fully integrated documentation system with real-time updates and AI-assisted forecasting.
Tools and Automation
1
Manual tracking of projects without specific tools.
2
Basic tools for scheduling and resource allocation.
3
Integrated project management software for tracking, communication, and collaboration.
4
Advanced tools with automated reporting, risk management, and resource optimisation.
5
AI-driven tools for predictive project planning and automated adjustments.
Process Integration
1
Projects are managed independently of other business processes.
2
Basic alignment of project goals with business objectives.
3
Projects are fully integrated with business and IT processes.
4
Strategic alignment of projects with organisational goals and continuous feedback loops.
5
Seamless integration of project management with enterprise operations and strategic planning.
Training and Awareness
1
Minimal training on project management techniques.
2
Basic training on project management tools and methodologies.
3
Regular structured training sessions on project management best practices.
4
Ongoing professional development in advanced project management and leadership skills.
5
Culture of continuous learning with emphasis on innovation and agile methodologies.
Performance Measurement
1
No formal metrics for evaluating project success.
2
Basic metrics like project completion time and budget adherence.
3
Detailed KPIs measuring project performance, stakeholder satisfaction, and ROI.
4
Comprehensive performance management integrating qualitative and quantitative data.
5
Real-time, predictive performance analytics to drive project adjustments and decisions.
Stakeholder Communication
1
Poor or no communication about project status and issues.
2
Periodic updates to stakeholders on project progress.
3
Regular, structured updates and engagement sessions with all stakeholders.
4
Proactive communication strategies that align with business objectives and project impacts.
5
Optimised, transparent communication processes using real-time data and stakeholder feedback.
Continuous Improvement
1
No systematic process for improving project management.
2
Reactive adjustments based on project failures or delays.
3
Systematic review and improvement processes for projects based on lessons learned.
4
Managed improvement cycles driven by data and stakeholder feedback.
5
Culture of proactive optimisation and strategic foresight in project execution.