The 6 tiers
Pick your depth. Grow from there.
One model. Six engagement depths. Choose the one that matches your ambition, budget and stakeholder readiness.
Comprehensive
Tier 3 — Standard
Comprehensive evaluation with stakeholder input and external triangulation.
Best for: PMOs ready for serious diagnosis
What's included
- Stakeholder interviews
- External validation
- Benchmark vs peers
Engagement depth
Where will you land?
Your tier on the maturity ladder.
Each tier maps to a band — and to a different depth of engagement.
Maturity Ladder
Avg score · 3.1Level 1
1
Fragmented
Ad-hoc PMO processes, fragmented service delivery.
Level 2
2
Developing
Basic structure emerging with initial governance.
Level 3
3.1 avg
3Converged
Documented processes, consistent PMO practices.
Level 4
4.1 top Q
4Integrated
Fully integrated services, metrics-driven decisions.
Level 5
5
Synergized
Continuous improvement, innovation-driven partner.
You are at Level 3 with an average score of 3.1.