Internal environment
Consider the drivers within your work environment that may be pressing for change, perhaps from staff, consumers, or due to a lack of resources.
Understanding internal factors is important because they can impact the adoption and success of a change initiative. By addressing these internal factors, organisations can create a supportive environment that fosters successful change implementation and long-term sustainability of the change initiative.
Some of the key factors that influence your change initiative are:
Characteristics
Describe your organization/unit/program. How is it connected to other areas of the organization or network etc. Where is it situated (geographically, physical location, and even in relation to other related entities etc).
Networks and communication
Explain the organisation's communication and social networks, including formal and informal relationships among staff members. Culture: What are the organisation's shared values, beliefs, and norms, as well as the overall climate and receptiveness to change?
Culture
What are the organisation's shared values, beliefs, and norms, as well as the overall climate and receptiveness to change?
Implementation climate
How ready is your organisation or work area for change. Is there any tension for change (groups within the system wanting changes includes patients, consumers, staff etc.). If there is no tension this is important information to have.
Leadership engagement
Are leaders pushing/supporting change?
Implementation readiness
What resources or capacity for change are there, including the availability of staff, technology, and other necessary resources?
Understanding these internal factors is important because they can impact the adoption and success of a change initiative. By addressing these internal factors, organisations can create a supportive environment that fosters successful change implementation and long-term sustainability of the change initiative.
When evaluating the internal readiness for a change project, it is important to assess the level of support and willingness among employees and stakeholders to embrace the change.