Change readiness assessment

Find out how ready people are for a change before you launch it.

A change readiness assessment shows how prepared people are for a change before it launches. It helps leaders target support where it is needed and avoid predictable resistance.

Who it is for: Leadership teams, HR and change managers.

Timeline: 1–4 weeks, and can be extended depending on the scope of the assessment.

When to use it

• Before a restructure, merger or new system goes live.
• When a previous change was not fully adopted.
• When leaders want to plan the right support for teams.

What we measure

• Understanding of the change: We check whether people understand what is changing, why and how it affects them.
• Leadership support: We assess whether leaders and managers visibly support the change.
• Capacity and workload: We look at whether teams have the time, skills and resources to adopt the change.
• Concerns and resistance: We identify the main concerns and sources of resistance, by team and role.

How we assess

• Staff survey
• Leader interviews
• Focus groups

What you receive

• A readiness score for each team affected by the change
• A view of the concerns and risks most likely to slow adoption
• Recommendations for communication, support and timing

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