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In the cloud context , a Cloud Maturity Model ( CMM ) yields an effective cloud adoption strategy . A CMM defines the characteristics that determine the stage of maturity , transformation activities within each stage that must be completed to move to the next stage , and outcomes that are achieved across multiple stages of organizational maturity . CTP developed a CMM to assess companies across three focus areas : service operations , technology and human capital . The process is a simple gap analysis . The initial step is to assess the current state . Then , based on the organization ’ s existing cloud capacity and readiness , a future state is identified and recommendations developed to achieve the “ To-Be ” state . A CMM is a power tool to set your cloud journey in the right direction .

Key Activity 3 : Conduct a stakeholder analysis

Assessing and profiling your key stakeholders is imperative . By definition , transformation means challenging shared beliefs , and potentially breaking organizational infrastructures designed not to change . A systematic and structured approach to managing your stakeholders ’ interests helps to ensure understanding and commitment to the cloud project . Also , grouping individu-

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