Methodologies and models are designed for measuring and improving business processes. These sample methodologies and models, including capability maturity models (CMMs) and six elements of infrastructure for a wide range of business processes, highlight best practices and give organizations a strategic and competitive advantage. 

Below, you'll find 10 methodologies and models that offer a wide range of support. For a full list of available items, visit our Methodologies and Models content area.

COMPLIANCE METHODOLOGIES AND MODELS SAMPLES

Human Resources Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
This capability maturity model can be used to measure the maturity of an organization’s human resources management process and to assist its progress from the initial/ad-hoc state toward the optimized state. In this sample, an optimized organization frequently updates recruiting strategies to ensure continual alignment.

Business Continuity Management Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
This capability maturity model can be used to measure the maturity of an organization’s business continuity management process and to assist its progress from the initial/ad-hoc state toward the optimized state. In this sample, an optimized organization's BCM capabilities are continuously and systematically improved.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE METHODOLOGIES AND MODELS SAMPLES

Incident Management Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
This capability maturity model can be used to measure the maturity of an organization’s incident management process and to assist its progress from the initial/ad-hoc state toward the optimized state. In this sample, an optimized organization standardizes processes for all enterprise practices.

Enterprise Risk Management Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
This capability maturity model can be used to measure the maturity of an organization’s enterprise risk management process and to assist its progress from the initial/ad-hoc state toward the optimized state. In this sample, an optimized organization’s integrated risk measurement systems are improved continuously.

RISK ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGIES AND MODELS SAMPLES

IT Governance Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
This capability maturity model can be used to measure the maturity of an organization’s IT governance and to assist its progress from the initial/ad-hoc state toward the optimized state. In this sample, an optimized organization’s IT proactively presents solutions to the business.

Change Management Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
This capability maturity model can be used to measure the maturity of an organization’s change management process and to assist its progress from the initial/ad-hoc state toward the optimized state. In this sample, an optimized organization’s methodologies are continuously improved enterprisewide.

AUDIT COMMITTEE & BOARD METHODOLOGIES AND MODELS SAMPLES

Finance Process Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
This capability maturity model can be used to measure the maturity of an organization’s finance process and to assist its progress from the initial/ad-hoc state toward the optimized state. In this sample, an optimized organization performs the financial close and reporting process in under three days and ensures that management reports include value-added analysis and are prepared from integrated analytical applications.

Internal Audit Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
This capability maturity model can be used to measure the maturity of an organization’s internal audit function and to assist its progress from the initial/ad-hoc stage toward the optimized state. In this sample, an optimized organization’s new hires are easily integrated.

DOCUMENT RETENTION METHODOLOGIES AND MODELS SAMPLES

Vendor Management Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
This capability maturity model can be used to measure the maturity of an organization’s vendor management process and to assist its progress from the initial/ad-hoc state toward the optimized state. In this sample, an optimized organization utilizes formal training processes, contracts and sourcing processes.

Regulatory Compliance Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
This capability maturity model can be used to measure the maturity of an organization’s regulatory compliance process and to assist its progress from the initial/ad-hoc stage toward the optimized state. In this sample, an optimized organization’s compliance vision is aligned with its mission and goals.