What are the 5 stages of agile maturity?
A pragmatic 5-stage model for agile maturity looks like this:
- Reactive: Work is highly ad hoc, learning happens by chance.
- Repeatable: Agile rituals are in place but still inconsistent.
- Established: Team processes function stably and better across departments.
- Data-driven: Decisions are regularly backed by metrics and feedback.
- Learning: Continuous improvement is firmly anchored in the team and leadership culture.
The stages should serve as guidance, not as a rigid evaluation system.