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Maturity As A Way Forward For Improving Organizations’ Communication Evaluation And Measurement Practices: A Definition And Concept Explication, Nathan Gilkerson, Rebecca Swenson, Fraser Likely
Maturity As A Way Forward For Improving Organizations’ Communication Evaluation And Measurement Practices: A Definition And Concept Explication, Nathan Gilkerson, Rebecca Swenson, Fraser Likely
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to propose an explication of the concept of “maturity,” as it applies to communication evaluation and measurement (E&M) practice, along with contextualization of recent maturity model adoption within academic and professional communities.
Design/methodology/approach
Drawing from previous work on maturity models within other fields, recent communication scholarship and industry practice, this paper fills a gap in the literature by offering a theoretical conceptualization of communication E&M maturity, including the construct’s core dimensions and sub-dimensions.
Findings
Communication E&M maturity is conceptualized into four essential elements: holistic approach, investment, alignment and culture. The contribution of E&M …