In our day to day work we find that we increasingly recommend the model to our clients so that they can do a quick sanity check as to where they as an organization stand, or to do a more thorough assessment. It seems to work well either way.

It remains free and fully open source – just click, download and use.  We do though ask that if you have had success (or otherwise) to let us know – and if you want to contribute and add to it further to do so and again keep us in the loop.

Here’s to the most successful ECM Maturity model of them all

• 11,000+ unique visitors to ECM3.org
• 3,300+ downloaders of the model
• Some exciting stories of people sharing their real-life experiences using the model (we will be sharing our own stories in some subsequent blog entries)

We know that version 1.1 of the model is long overdue, but I assure you that we’ve been collecting all of your fantastic feedback and will be making a concerted effort to publish version 1.1 in the coming weeks. From what we’ve seen so far, no major changes will be needed, just some minor tweaks here and there. However, if you feel inspired to add to and expand the model let us know, as we would love to see version 1.2 and even 2.0 at some future point.

Please continue to send your suggestions, comments, and examples of how you are using the model. Thanks for all of your help in creating something that is making a real difference in the industry, and do remember this is true open source – open commons, make use of it, it’s yours!

http://www.slideshare.net/jarrodgingras/introduction-to-the-ecm3-maturity-model

BTW: We have over 2000 downloads of the model as of today, and feedback we have received tells us the model is being widely used in larger organizations and by major consulting organizations all over the world….