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APPENDIX JChange Readiness Self-AssessmentUse this checklist to determine if an organization is ready for change.CONSIDERATIONRATINGScale of 1-5 with5 being the mostpositive or favorableconditionComments or Recommendations forImproving Readiness1. Is there a clear statement of requiredchange?2. Are positive consequences for change(and negative consequences for theabsence of change) well described?3. Have similar changes been successful inthe past?4. Are both informal and formal leadersprepared to carry the message?5. Do leaders display their agility andreadiness for change (lead by example)?6. Is the organization/program focused onspecific elements of change (to avoid toomuch going on at the same time)?7. Has the organization shown a “constancyof purpose” to counter the element ofresistance that says, “We’ll just wait themout and this will pass”?8. Are key people and sub-groupssupportive of the change?9. Are people taken care of whenchange disrupts the organization andemployment opportunities?10. Are people properly trained for new workrequirements?11. Do appropriate avenues forcommunication exist?12. Do staff members see a need for change?13. Do people feel they have a stake in theoutcome?Appendix J | 45