a thoroughly -defined pattern to achieve a mature software process
a well-defined evolutionary plateau that establishes a level of capacity for improving workforce capability
a well-defined evolutionary plateau toward achieving a mature software process
An identifiable stage, defined in terms of process features, towards achieving a mature process.
Maturity models are designed to support improvement in processes, products and delivery in areas such as systems engineering. Maturity models do not provide guidance on how to run an organisation, only how mature the organisation is based on key processes and practices that are employed. The maturity level is indicative of the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation and the probable quality of its outcomes. Typically identified are five maturity level s against a number of key organisational features. Each maturity level is a plateau in which one or more processes have been transformed from a lower level to achieve a new level of capability. Becta (British Educational Communications Technology Agency) Keyword(s): Maturity level
