Initial

         At maturity level 1, processes are usually ad hoc and chaotic. The organization usually does not

   provide a stable  environment. Success in these organizations depends on the competence and heroics

   of the people in the organization and not on the use of proven processes. In spite of this ad hoc, chaotic

   environment, maturity level 1 organizations often produce products and services that work; however,

   they frequently exceed the budget and schedule of their projects. 

        Maturity level 1 organizations are characterized by a tendency to over commit, abandon processes in

   the time of crisis, and not be able to repeat their past successes.