Maturity Model: Current State¶

This is a meta-page describing the development status of the Adaptive Adoption Maturity Model. It exists for transparency — the model is in active development, and users should understand what has been validated, what is provisional, and what remains to be built.

What Exists¶

Architectural framework. The two-axis structure (pillars x maturity levels) is established. Three pillars — Change Agility, Leadership Delta, Behavioral Governance — form the horizontal axis. Five maturity levels (Ad Hoc, Emerging, Defined, Managed, Adaptive) form the vertical axis. This architecture is stable and unlikely to change substantially.

Dimensional definitions. All sub-dimensions within each pillar have been defined with focus statements and argumentative rationale. Change Agility has seven pillars, Behavioral Governance has six dimensions, and the Leadership Delta dimensions are specified. These definitions are at v0.8 — directionally accurate, subject to refinement in wording and scope.

Assessment methodology. The three-layer assessment approach (Self-Report, Evidence, Behavioral Observation) is defined and consistent across all dimensions. The COM-B diagnostic driver framework is integrated. Trust drivers are specified but less fully developed.

Diagnostic instrument architecture. The AAMI (Adaptive Adoption Maturity Index) structure is defined, including the mapping of assessment items to COM-B drivers and the output format (dimensional profile rather than single score).

What Is Provisional¶

Maturity level descriptors. The behavioral indicators that distinguish one maturity level from another within each dimension are drafted but not validated. These are the most granular elements of the model and require empirical testing against real organizational assessments.

Scoring methodology. How the three assessment layers are weighted and combined into a maturity level rating is defined conceptually but not calibrated. The weighting must balance rigor (Behavioral Observation is highest-fidelity) against practicality (Self-Report is most scalable).

Inter-dimensional relationships. How dimensions interact — whether Strategic Coherence is a prerequisite for Risk Intelligence, whether 1st-Derivative Talent moderates all other dimensions — is theorized but not empirically mapped.

What Remains to Be Built¶

Validation protocol. A systematic validation plan involving pilot assessments with partner organizations, inter-rater reliability testing, and construct validity analysis.

Benchmarking data. Normative data against which organizations can compare their profiles. This requires a critical mass of assessments to establish meaningful benchmarks.

Longitudinal tracking. Methodology for tracking maturity changes over time, including sensitivity to organizational context and external environment shifts.

Digital instrument. A platform-based assessment tool that operationalizes the AAMI for scalable delivery with automated reporting.

Timeline¶

Pilot validation is targeted for H2 2026. Benchmark data collection is contingent on pilot partnerships. The digital instrument is a 2027 objective.