Maturity level guide
CMMI Maturity Level 1 — Initial
Processes are ad hoc and chaotic. Success depends on heroes, not systems. Organizations at ML1 can still deliver — they just can't promise to do it the same way twice.
What it looks like in practice
- No defined processes
- Success depends on individuals
- Schedule and budget overruns common
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