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MENTAL MODEL · M9805

Maturity Model

Maturity Model
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Divides capability or organizational development into several maturity levels (e.g., CMM levels 1-5), describes the characteristics of each level, and guides progressive improvement.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

A map for capability development. Knowing which level you are at, what the next level looks like, and how to upgrade, making capability improvement systematic.

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Anchor fast decisions

Views capability evolution as an ordered ladder from disorder to optimization, with each level having clear characteristics and key practices. There is dependency between levels: lower-level capabilities are the foundation for higher-level ones, and maturity cannot be achieved by skipping levels. Assess current level and gaps, providing a roadmap for progressive improvement.

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