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Change Readiness

Change readiness is the extent to which people and an organisation are prepared and able to carry out a proposed change. It includes understanding, resources, capability and confidence in the plan.

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Example

Before switching scheduling systems, managers check whether staff have access, understand the new process and can obtain support for problems.

What to keep in mind

Readiness is specific to a change and can differ between groups. A positive attitude cannot compensate for missing training, insufficient time or unresolved operational dependencies.

Change Readiness

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What to keep in mind

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