Re: Minutes: [Maturity] Model Task Force 06-05-24 Meeting Agenda

David,

Thanks for the discussion today on how to integrate Metrics and goals into the model.

For next week’s call, I would to propose that the other members of the team the team share their thoughts on the topic / implementation and how / where include this in the model.

On further investigation using the latest (Stacey document) language in the Procurement Dimension,  there is currently a proof point here:
3.6.2.5 Accessibility in Procurement Program Management

  *   an accessibility audit to determine where the procurement program system is not meeting accessibility requirements has been conducted
  *   lifecycle of procurement contracts has a defined, documented, and tracked lifecycle
  *   procurement-related accessibility metrics are tracked and documented
  *   a defined process for identifying and addressing complaints

but it is sort of buried there. To ensure higher prominence and indication of importance, I think it would be best to remove the proof point from that subsection and put in a new, separate proof point subsection such as:

3.6.2.5 Procurement Metrics and Goals

  *   Establish appropriate / meaningful goals and metrics the procurement organization, to measure and track progress towards achieving those goals.

If that makes sense, we would then to review the other dimensions for similar proofpoints already included, and handle the same as the above example, ensuring consistency across all of the dimensions.

Again, using Procrement as an example,  I would also argue that such a new proofpoint can easily be subject to all 4 of the maturity stages, not just “integrate” and Optimize”.  See the latest language in Stacey’s document below:
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3.6.1 How to Evaluate Procurement Maturity Level

  1.  Download the maturity model spreadsheet<https://www.w3.org/TR/maturity-model/#assessment-template-excel>.
  2.  List all the organization’s current “Procurement” efforts.
  3.  Compare the list to the spreadsheet to decide which proof points will be used to assess your organization’s “Procurement” accessibility maturity. Not all proof points will be used for every business or organization. The proof points in section 3.6.2 are non-exhaustive examples of criteria.
The level is Inactive when proof points demonstrate that:

  *   no effort has been made or only isolated efforts have been identified.
The level is in Launch when proof points demonstrate that:

  *   work has been initiated to identify and integrate accessibility into procurement processes and accessibility language into all ICT-related solicitation and contract documents and vendor responses throughout the procurement life cycle
  *   some plans are in place for providing accessibility procurement knowledge and skills relevant to each individual’s position.
The level is in Integrate when proof points demonstrate that:

  *   solicitation and contract language are complete, and responses have been analyzed by accessibility or trained procurement professionals
  *   vendors are required to submit accessibility documentation to be evaluated as part of the overall vendor assessment
  *   a communications mechanism has been put in place to inform vendors of accessibility requirements
  *   accessibility is a monitored element of the procurement life cycle
  *   accessibility criteria are included in contract renewal negotiations
  *   training on accessibility procurement knowledge and skills relevant to each individual’s position has started.
The level is in Optimize when proof points demonstrate that:

  *   full and consistent use of accessibility processes, criteria, contract language, and decision-making to procure and maintain accessible products and services throughout the procurement life cycles
  *   procurement processes are regularly reviewed and refined as needed
  *   training on accessibility procurement knowledge and skills relevant to each individual’s position is required, and improvement is measured and monitored.

Looking forward to the continued discussion and resolution.


Regards,


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From: Susana Pallero <susipalleroarguello@gmail.com>
Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:06 AM
To: Maturity Model TF <public-maturity@w3.org>, Janina Sajka <janina@rednote.net>, David Fazio <dfazio@helixopp.com>
Subject: Minutes: [Maturity] Model Task Force 06-05-24 Meeting Agenda
Hola a todos,

Please find attached the link for the minutes: https://www.w3.org/2024/06/05-maturity-minutes.html

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Susana Pallero