A KM Maturity Model helps an organisation assess its relative progress in KM implementation at a more detailed level than a KM Framework does. The main difference between a KM Framework and a KM Maturity Model is that the Framework simply sets out a desirable set of standards for the components that need to be in play for KM to be successful. The maturity model deepens this by describing identifiable stages on the way to KM maturity and it widens the perspective by bringing good practice KM activities and processes into consideration as well.
We work with our client organizations to compile the relevant sets of KM Maturity Model elements for that organization, create measurable descriptors for each each element, and identify appropriate evidence items for each element at each maturity level. We also help our clients work through the audit methodology.
The KM Maturity Model builds on a KM Framework and should also be used to guide the KM Roadmap.