What is the difference between Capability and Maturity Levels in CMMI for Development ?

This is one reason why I think the way CMMi is used is just so out dated. We need a world which has simple [but not simplistic] solutions. CMMi is most of the times made to sound like the other end of cowboy management - just way too much focus on process rather than outcomes. But then, I am a known Agile enthusiast. Agile basically puts values like trust, collaboration, interaction, working software and communication as more important than step by step manuals to do something. Agile is also a more realistic approach in my opinion.

I apologize that this post has now gone way out of what the original question was about.

This is one reason why I think the way CMMi is used is just so out dated. We need a world which has simple [but not simplistic] solutions. CMMi is most of the times made to sound like the other end of cowboy management - just way too much focus on process rather than outcomes. But then, I am a known Agile enthusiast. Agile basically puts values like trust, collaboration, interaction, working software and communication as more important than step by step manuals to do something. Agile is also a more realistic approach in my opinion. I apologize that this post has now gone way out of what the original question was about.

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Capability Levels Versus Maturity Levels

The continuous representation consists of capability levels, while the staged representation consists of maturity levels. The main difference between these two types of levels is the representation they belong to and how they are applied:

* Capability levels, which belong to a continuous representation, apply to an organization’s process-improvement achievement in individual process areas. There are six capability levels, numbered 0 through 5.
* Maturity levels, which belong to a staged representation, apply to an organization’s overall process-improvement achievement using the model. There are five maturity levels, numbered 1 through 5. Each maturity level comprises a set of goals that, when satisfied, improve processes. Maturity levels are measured by the achievement of the goals that apply to a set of process areas.

Reference:- http://www.sei.cmu.edu/library/abstracts/news-at-sei/spotlightdec99.cfm

Capability Levels Versus Maturity Levels The continuous representation consists of capability levels, while the staged representation consists of maturity levels. The main difference between these two types of levels is the representation they belong to and how they are applied: * Capability levels, which belong to a continuous representation, apply to an organization’s process-improvement achievement in individual process areas. There are six capability levels, numbered 0 through 5. * Maturity levels, which belong to a staged representation, apply to an organization’s overall process-improvement achievement using the model. There are five maturity levels, numbered 1 through 5. Each maturity level comprises a set of goals that, when satisfied, improve processes. Maturity levels are measured by the achievement of the goals that apply to a set of process areas. Reference:- http://www.sei.cmu.edu/library/abstracts/news-at-sei/spotlightdec99.cfm

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Both the question and comment are either over my head or not stated in a way which allow me to join the discussion. This situation may be desirable if you know me well;)

I would ask if this forum is to be highly focussed on academic level discussions or more inclusive for general management practitioners. I think I would enjoy this community but I really am not qualified to participate, if it remains the venue for a very learned community.

This is an example of my level of management science research:
www.carmelwtp1.blogspot.com

Both the question and comment are either over my head or not stated in a way which allow me to join the discussion. This situation may be desirable if you know me well;) I would ask if this forum is to be highly focussed on academic level discussions or more inclusive for general management practitioners. I think I would enjoy this community but I really am not qualified to participate, if it remains the venue for a very learned community. This is an example of my level of management science research: www.carmelwtp1.blogspot.com

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