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Chapter 2
Denitions of
Maturity Levels
The levels of the PM Solutions Project Management Maturity
Model are as follows:
Level 1: Initial Process
Although there is a recognition that project management
processes exist, there are no established practices or standards,
and individual project managers are not held to specic
accountability by any process standards. Documentation is
loose and ad hoc. Management understands the denition of a
project, that there are accepted processes, and is aware of the
need for project management. Metrics are informally collected
on an ad hoc basis.
Level 2: Structured Process and Standards
Many project managemen ...