Feedback Loops | Glossary

Definition:

Feedback loops are present in one form or another in most real-world systems. There are two basic kinds of feedback loops: positive feedback loopsand negative feedback loops. Positive feedback loops are self-reinforcing. They generate growth and amplify changes.

Further Reading:

Book: kanban Maturity Model by Teodora Bozheva, David J. Anderson

 

Maturity Level | Glossary

Definition:

A maturity level is a well-defined evolutionary plateau toward achieving a mature software process. Each maturity level provides a layer in the foundation for continuous process improvement. In CMMI models with a staged representation, there are five maturity levels designated by the numbers 1 through 5.

Further Reading:

Book: kanban Maturity Model by Teodora Bozheva, David J. Anderson