The First 100 Days
Assessing the Challenge of the Change – Rate Your Organization’s “Change Readiness”

Select the most appropriate number as it applies to your specific change initiative:

Constituents are those (ex. staff, co-workers) who can influence the success of the change

1.	The change is urgent	531
2.	The change is tied to vision and business strategy. Constituents understand both.	531
3.	You are committed to the change and will be active in its execution	531
4.	If the current leader leaves, there will still be adequate executive support for the change	531
5.	Communication throughout the organization is clear	531
6.	The change does not require a fundamental shift in the activities or mindset of the constituents	531
7.	Constituents clearly understand what it will take to make the change successful	531
8.	Benefits of the change have been clearly articulated	531
9.	The change does not require the commitment of the constituents in order to succeed	531
10.	Constituents trust you and the leader of the initiative	531
11.	Constituents are highly committed to the organization	531
12.	Constituents will understand and agree with the need for the change	531
13.	Constituents will not perceive a high level of loss	531
14.	Historically, changes of this magnitude have been successful	531
15.	The organization has a history of emphasizing organizational improvement, experimentation and continuous change	531
16.	Stakeholders and constituents have been involved with the planning of the change	531
17.	Leadership is willing to align support systems (EG: compensation) to support the change	531
18.	Progress toward the goal can be measured and communicated	531