Introduction to The Berkeley model

The Berkeley model is but one of a number of Project Maturity Models available.

Ad Hoc Level 1

No PM process

Planned Level 2 Individual project planning

Managed Level 3Systematic projectplanning & control

Integrated Level 4

Integratedplanning & control of projects

Executed Level 5

Ongoingimprove-ments to the PM process

Ad-Hoc When an organisation begins to manage projects, this often occurs in a non-structured

manner from the start. The roles are not well defined, the goals are not carefully analysed and the

use of project management tools and methods occurs on a sporadic basis. Whether or not the

projects are successful is largely dependent upon the teams enthusiasm, luck and hard work

overcoming the problems that poor planning has created.

Planned At this stage, it is most likely that project managers have been appointed, and that they use

some form of formal project management process.

The project team understands the fundamental requirements of managing a project, but the level of

maturity within the organisation is such that it is only relatively effective at managing projects of a

similar nature, or projects that can largely be replicated.

Managed An organisation reaches this stage once it begins to train its employees in the use of project

management tools and processes, and to form them into a multi-functional project team. Systems for

planning and control are used, and are to some extent formalised within the organisation.

Integrated An organisation at this level has a formal and documented project management process, as

well as a planned training program for all staff involved in project work. The information from reports

that describe lessons learned and review findings are collected and filed in a manner that enables further

analysis of the effectiveness of the process. This type of organisation can manage portfolios of projects,

and uses both program management and project management processes.

Executed At this level, the projects and programs are managed in a smooth and effective manner.

The entire organisation is project-orientated, and there is a culture within the organisation that

enables the continual improvement of the processes.