A2MIGO Levels. For each dimension a set of levels is defined, from one to five, where level one shows the initial phase of maturity of a dimension and level five shows that the dimension is fully mature, self-aware and optimizing. These levels and their meaning were based on the levels defined for SEI CMMI. [31] • Level 1 (Initial) - At maturity level 1, information governance practice is viewed as something which is a ‘good thing’ but is ad hoc and chaotic. The organization usually does not provide a stable environment to support information governance. Success in these organizations depends on the competence of the people in the organization and not on the use of proven procedures. Practices are not documented and are not shared even within departments. This leads to variable levels of success in managing information assets. In spite of this chaos, maturity level 1 organizations often provide services that work, but they frequently exceed the budget and schedule documented in their plans. Maturity level 1 organizations are characterized by a tendency to over- commit, abandon proven practices in a time of crisis, and be unable to repeat their successes. • Level 2 (Managed) - At maturity level 2, the information governance procedures are planned and executed in accordance with locally-defined policies; the procedures employ skilled people who have adequate resources to produce controlled outputs; involve relevant stakeholders; are monitored, controlled, and reviewed; and are evaluated for adherence to their procedures descriptions. The discipline reflected by maturity level 2 helps to ensure that existing procedures are retained during times of stress. When these procedures are in place, these are performed and managed according to their documented plans. Also at maturity level 2, the status of the services is visible to management at defined points (e.g., at major milestones, at the completion of major tasks). Commitments are established among relevant stakeholders and are revised as needed. Services are appropriately controlled and satisfy their specified descriptions, standards, and procedures. • Level 3 (Defined) - At maturity level 3, information governance procedures are well characterized and understood, and are described in standards, processes, tools, and methods. The organization’s set of standard procedures, which is the basis for maturity level 3, is established and improved over time. These standard procedures are used to establish consistency across the o...
