The knowledge maturing model sets the focus on a pragmatic chain of knowledge development tasks that can allow creation of formal, mature knowledge products. The following criteria may be used for practical knowledge maturity classification:
x Hardness. Characterize validity and reliability of information or knowledge. Measurement scale – from rumors to
stock exchange data;
x Interconnectedness/ contextualization. By deepening understanding, relations to other topics become visible. In turn, the context of the role of knowledge in the process of maturation is increasingly diminishing. These two properties are mutually inverse;
x Commitment/legitimating. Knowledge can be structured by amount of support it gets. Support can be from a member of group, team, and community. It may take form of authorization to use the knowledge, legislation and standardization, i.e. different forms of legitimacy.
x Teach ability. Immature knowledge is difficult to teach (even to expert), while formal training, by definition, is designed for wide usage.