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Let\u2019s start with the basics.<\/p>\n

The term \u201coperational maturity\u201d may be relatively new to some marketers, but the concept is well established. It ranks how effectively an organization executes and manages the way it does business, from internal strategies, to resources, to the structures that deliver products or services. <\/p>\n

The essentials of operational maturity involve management practices, process improvement, technology and how it\u2019s used, and staff capabilities, including existing skill sets, training opportunities, and identifying personnel or skill gaps.\u00a0<\/p>\n

To achieve and accelerate operational maturity, operational metrics come into play. These are quantitative evaluations that allow organizations to accurately follow the steps made toward specific objectives. They also provide perspectives on achievements within the organization at macro and micro levels. These metrics eliminate guesswork because they provide an informed view of current state and past performance, enabling organizations to make solid decisions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The goal for organizations, then, is to cultivate a sustained, proactive and informed process for gathering and using operational data \u2014 operational metrics maturity \u2014 to achieve optimal performance and results.<\/p>\n

Understanding the spectrum of operational maturity<\/h2>\n

The first thing to understand is that one organization\u2019s operational maturity is not going to be the same as another\u2019s. Size of department, tenure of team, access to technology and budget are just some of the factors that can influence maturity. <\/p>\n

Achieving operational maturity within a marketing department of 50 associates with a $20 million budget will look completely different than a four person department with a $1 million budget. Although it\u2019s every marketing leader\u2019s goal to reach optimal operational maturity, it\u2019s imperative to realize that falling short of that does not mean you\u2019re failing.<\/p>\n

Begin by evaluating your strategic objectives<\/a> through the lens of data, considering the following questions:<\/p>\n

1. What type of data does your organization gather? For example:<\/p>\n\n