Stop guessing if your organization is ready for change. Learn to assess it properly.

Most change initiatives fail because no one properly assessed whether the organization was ready to execute them. Surveys return surface-level responses. Stakeholder interviews tell you what people think you want to hear.

And you're left with data that doesn't translate into action.

There's a better way.

What You'll Learn

This intensive 3-hour masterclass takes you through the complete process of designing, conducting, and acting on change readiness assessments.

You'll work with real-life project scenarios and leave with a framework you can apply immediately.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this masterclass, you'll be able to:

Design a change-readiness assessment that surfaces genuine readiness across key stakeholder groups, using methods appropriate to the organizational context
Analyze readiness data to distinguish between knowledge, confidence, and structural gaps and determine the right response for each
Translate readiness findings into evidence-based recommendations that inform the change plan and influence go-live decisions

What We'll Cover (3 Hours)

Module 1: What Change Readiness Actually Means Move beyond common misconceptions. Understand the three dimensions of readiness (Organizational, Leader, Stakeholder) and where readiness fits in the change lifecycle.

Module 2: Designing Your Readiness Assessment Learn what you're actually measuring and for whom. Design questions that surface genuine readiness using the right methods (interviews, focus groups, observation).

Module 3: Conducting the Assessment Master the art of reading between the lines. Navigate politics and extract genuine insights from stakeholder data.

Module 4: Analyzing and Interpreting Results Segment readiness by group, role, and location. Identify patterns and red flags. Distinguish critical gaps from noise.

Module 5: From Readiness Findings to Action Translate gaps into your change plan. Learn when findings should stop or delay a go-live decision. Understand the three types of gaps: knowledge, confidence, and structural.

How It Works

This is a hands-on, interactive masterclass — not a lecture. You'll:

Work through a real-life project case study
Draft readiness questions for specific stakeholder groups
Analyze sample readiness data and identify what's missing
Participate in scenario discussions about translating findings into action
Walk through facilitator-led analysis with real examples

Who This Is For

This masterclass is designed for anyone who needs to assess organizational readiness for change:

Business Analysts expanding into change management work
Project Managers leading transformation initiatives
Consultants advising on organizational change
OCM practitioners (beginner or experienced) looking to sharpen their assessment skills
Leaders responsible for implementing change

Whether this is your first change assessment or you've been doing OCM work for years, this framework will meet you where you are.

Your Facilitators

Marsha South

Ayodeji Omilabu

What Makes This Different

This isn't theory. It's the exact framework Marsha and Ayo use with their clients. You'll work through real scenarios, analyze actual readiness data, and practice the methods you'll use in your next change initiative.

Duration: 3 hours Format: Live, interactive Zoom session Materials: Case study, templates, and resources included

What You'll Walk Away With

A proven framework for designing readiness assessments
Question templates for different stakeholder groups
A method for distinguishing between knowledge, confidence, and structural gaps
Decision criteria for when readiness findings should impact go-live decisions
Templates and resources you can use immediately

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