Three evidence tests (E1–E3)
For each domain we look for three levels of evidence:
E1 – Exists
Do the core structures and processes exist?
(Policies, frameworks, processes, roles, plans, registers, documented approaches.)
E2 – Enabled
Are they supported and usable?
(Clear owners, resources, training, tools, data, and regular review cycles.)
E3 – Executed
Are they actually used and making a difference?
(Real examples where they shape decisions, behaviours, investments, and outcomes.)
In practical terms, E1/E2 tell you “have we built the system?” and E3 asks “does the system change what happens?”
Maturity scale (N–P–L–F)
Evidence across E1–E3 is then converted into a four‑step maturity rating for each domain:
N – Absent
No meaningful evidence; capability does not meet current needs.
P – Ad hoc
Informal, person‑dependent, inconsistent; pockets of good practice but not reliable.
L – Defined
Documented and repeatable, but weakly enforced; often strong on design, weaker on routine use.
F – Operational
Embedded, consistent, tested, and reviewed; good evidence that it works in practice.y Read More
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