Data maturity · 13 DAMA domains · sector benchmarks

See where your data capability
stands, and what to do next

Meridian helps CDOs, Heads of Data, and transformation leaders assess maturity across all 13 DAMA domains, benchmark performance against their sector, and produce a prioritised action plan for the next 90 days.

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✓ Built on the DAMA-DMBOK framework ✓ Benchmarked against your sector ✓ Includes a 90-day action plan ✓ Designed for regulated industries
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DAMA-DMBOK aligned Built on the global standard for data management
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13 domains scored independently Governance, quality, architecture, security, and more
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Industry-weighted benchmarks Scores calibrated for your sector, not a generic average
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Built for regulated industries Public sector, financial services, healthcare, retail

A maturity assessment you can explain and defend

Every score is derived from structured domain criteria, weighted by your industry vertical, and benchmarked against real sector data. No black boxes, no vague maturity levels — outputs your leadership team can interrogate.

01 · Domain scoring

Structured criteria, not gut feel

Each of the 13 DAMA domains is assessed against explicit weighted criteria. Scores reflect where your practices actually sit on a 1–5 maturity scale — not where you think they should be.

02 · Sector benchmarks

Context that makes scores meaningful

Your results are benchmarked against organisations in the same vertical. A score of 2.8 in governance means something different in the public sector versus financial services — Meridian shows you both.

03 · Prioritised actions

A 90-day plan, not a list of problems

Meridian's scoring engine analyses your weakest domains and generates a sequenced action plan — identifying which gaps to close first and what realistic progress looks like within your constraints.

Coverage

Coverage that surfaces dependencies, not just gaps.

Maturity is rarely constrained by one domain in isolation. Meridian scores all 13 DAMA domains so you can see where governance, architecture, and quality issues are reinforcing each other — and where fixing one unlocks progress across several.

Strategy & Governance
Who owns the data, what the rules are, and how long it's kept
Data Governance Data Lifecycle Management Metadata Management
Control & Risk
How trustworthy, protected, and consistent your data is
Data Quality Data Security & Privacy Master Data Management Reference Data Management
Platform & Architecture
How data flows, how it's structured, and where it lives
Data Architecture Data Modelling Data Storage & Operations Data Integration
Delivery & Value
How data reaches decision makers and supports the organisation
Data Warehousing & BI Document & Content Management
How it works

From strategy call to boardroom-ready report

A structured process designed for senior data leaders. Three steps — each with a clear output your team can act on.

Step 01

Start with a strategy call

A 30-minute diagnostic conversation. We review your context, walk through benchmark data for your sector, and identify your likely top three gaps — so you go into the assessment knowing what to look for.

Typically attended by CDO, Head of Data, or Data Strategy lead
We share relevant sector benchmark data before the session
No preparation required — bring your questions
Step 02

Complete the structured assessment

Work through the 13 DAMA domains using our guided questionnaire, or upload an existing data catalogue. Each domain is scored on a 1–5 scale using criteria weighted for your industry vertical — not a generic average.

60–90 minutes; completable across multiple sessions
Scoring logic is transparent — no black-box outputs
Complete it alone or involve your team
Step 03

Receive your report and review findings

A PDF built for executive audiences: domain scores with RAG ratings, a radar chart benchmarked against your sector, narrative analysis of your key risks, and a prioritised 90-day action plan you can present to leadership.

Report generated immediately on completion
Benchmark comparison shows where you stand relative to your sector
Optional expert review call to walk through findings with your team
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60–90 min to completeSplit across multiple sessions if needed
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Designed forCDOs, Heads of Data, transformation leads
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Transparent scoringWeighted DAMA criteria, not an opaque algorithm
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Sector benchmarksScores contextualised to your industry vertical
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Boardroom-ready outputPDF structured for leadership and investment cases

A diagnostic conversation, not a sales call

We use benchmark data from your sector to show you where organisations like yours typically have gaps — and what that means for your specific context. You leave with something concrete, regardless of whether you go further.

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A benchmark position Where your organisation likely sits relative to your sector — before any formal assessment work begins.
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Your top three priority gaps The domains most likely to be blocking progress, based on your context and sector patterns.
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A clear next step Whether that is a full assessment, a focused pilot, or a clearer framing for your existing roadmap.
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Something you can take back to your team A written summary useful for investment cases, prioritisation discussions, or board updates.
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30 minutes · no preparation required · no commitment

Questions this session answers
How mature is our data management compared to similar organisations in our sector?
Which gaps are genuinely blocking progress, and which are lower priority right now?
What would a realistic improvement roadmap look like within our current constraints?
How do we build the evidence base to justify data investment to our leadership?
Are we ready to support AI or advanced analytics, or do we have foundational gaps to close first?
What does good look like for an organisation of our size and type?

Ready to see where you stand?

Start with a free 30-minute strategy session. No commitment — you'll leave with a benchmark position and your top three priority gaps, regardless of what you decide next.

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