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1 = Not in place · 5 = Operating at an excellent, mature level
Strategic priorities are clearly translated into an IT roadmap with owners and dates
Do we know exactly how IT supports our growth — and who is accountable for delivering what, by when?
Business leaders understand what IT is delivering this quarter and why
Can business leaders explain what IT is working on today and how it helps customers or efficiency?
We routinely stop/redirect work that doesn’t support business outcomes
When priorities shift, do we actually cancel or redirect IT efforts — or do we just keep everything running?
1 = Not in place · 5 = Operating at an excellent, mature level
Decision rights are clear (who approves what, when)
Are people empowered to act, or does work stall waiting for approvals?
Prioritization uses a simple, agreed method (e.g., value/effort)
Do we select initiatives based on value and cost, not the loudest voice?
Major risks (security, compliance, continuity) are tracked with owners and actions
Do we have a list of biggest risks, with owners actively managing them?
1 = Not in place · 5 = Operating at an excellent, mature level
Incidents are resolved within expected time; we learn from root causes
When IT breaks, do we fix it fast — and prevent it from happening again?
Service levels are defined and reported to business stakeholders
Do we have clear expectations (response times, availability) that are measured?
Routine work is automated to reduce delays and errors
Are repetitive tasks automated to reduce errors and delays?
1 = Not in place · 5 = Operating at an excellent, mature level
Security is “built-in” (access, policies, reviews) rather than “after the fact”
Do we design protection up front, or fix issues only after damage occurs?
Backups, Disaster Recovery and continuity plans are tested, with clear RTO/RPO targets
Could we recover quickly if systems or data were lost tomorrow?
We have visibility over our estate (assets, vulnerabilities, suppliers)
Do we know what we have, where it is, and what vulnerabilities exist?
1 = Not in place · 5 = Operating at an excellent, mature level
Critical KPIs are sourced from a single, trusted dataset
Are decisions based on the same reliable numbers, not competing reports?
Data ownership and quality responsibilities are defined
Do people own the accuracy of the data they provide?
Teams can self-serve key analytics without waiting on specialists
Can teams get insights themselves, without long delays?
1 = Not in place · 5 = Operating at an excellent, mature level
Our platforms and ways of working allow us to pilot new tech quickly
When we see opportunity, can we try new tech quickly without disruption?
We have the basics to use AI safely (data governance, security, usage policy)
Are the rules and security in place to use AI without exposing the business?
We track the value from automation/AI pilots and scale what works
Do successful pilots expand quickly instead of dying as experiments?
1 = Not in place · 5 = Operating at an excellent, mature level
We see total cost of ownership (run + change) by product/service
Do we know what IT really costs by service or product?
Business cases measure benefits after delivery (not just before)
Do investments pay off — and do we verify that?
Chargeback/showback or similar transparency improves decisions
Is usage and cost visibility shaping better business choices?
1 = Not in place · 5 = Operating at an excellent, mature level
Roles are clear; teams have the skills/tools to deliver
Can teams deliver without bottlenecks in expertise or access?
We operate with structured delivery cycles and continuous improvement (planning → review → improve)
Do we plan, deliver, review, and improve consistently?
Continuous learning is encouraged (time, budget, recognition)
Do we invest in skills to keep pace with change?