System Maturity
In our evaluation of whole system / place-based approaches, we use a system maturity matrix, the full version of which you can see attached along with some anchor examples to being the system maturity matrix to life.
Updates to the SMM for 2026
The content of the System Maturity Matrix has recently been revised. No major changes have been made therefore any data you have collected in relation to the nine conditions will still be relevant.
The information about the changes are on the Updates to the SMM 2026 page - here.
System Maturity Matrix and Survey 2026
The guidance for the system maturity matrix and survey are now available.
You can find the documents on the right hand side of this web page along with the revised system maturity matrix, anchor examples, a workshop guide to support you with completion of the system maturity matrix and survey and some FAQs.
Guide to SMM
NEW SMM 2026 - Updated
This is the new updated version of the System Maturity Matrix for use in 2026.
Guide to SMM Survey
Guide to Resources Survey
System Maturity Anchor Examples
This document provides anchor examples for each of the conditions in practice.
This is designed to help Place Partnerships identify maturity levels and gives examples that bring to life the scores on the system maturity scale.
Assessing System Maturity in a Place: Workshop Guidance
This document is designed to help Place Partnerships run a workshop which then enables a collective response to the System Maturity Matrix and Survey.
