The use of maturity models/grids as a tool in assessing product development capability

The concepts of process or capability maturity are increasingly being applied to many aspects of product development, both as a means of assessment and as part of a framework for improvement. This paper traces the origins of the maturity grid and reviews methods of construction and application.

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