Influencing factors from outside the organisation

Readiness questionnaire

Readiness Questionnaire

The questions below should help determine an assessment of the readiness for change from inside your organisation

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1. Will external factors (anything that is outside your organisation or work unit) impact the success of the change project, such as regulatory or legal changes, economic conditions, or shifts in industry standards?*

Yes

2. Does the change project fit into the broader context of the organisation’s partnerships, networks, or external stakeholders, and what implications might this have for implementation?*

Yes

3. Are any external resources or expertise available to support the change project, such as government funding, industry partners, or subject matter experts?*

Yes

4. Did you engage with external stakeholders to build support for the change project and mitigate potential external barriers*

Yes

2. Does the change project fit into the broader context of the organisation’s strategic vision, partnerships, networks, or external stakeholders, and what implications might this have for implementation? (Yes)

3. What resources can you identify and harness to support your initiative, such as consumer voice, government funding, industry partners, or subject matter experts? (Yes)

3. What resources can you identify and harness to support your initiative, such as consumer voice, government funding, industry partners, or subject matter experts? (No)

4. Did you engage with external stakeholders to build support for the change project and mitigate potential external barriers (Yes)

4. Did you engage with external stakeholders to build support for the change project and mitigate potential external barriers (No)

If there are factors from outside (remember you can define outside) pushing your organization or work area towards or away from change, these are important considerations for your implementation plan. You can assess these as barriers or enablers. For example, if there is pressure from the Govt to improve standards of care, this would be an enabler to assist to get others on board to participate in this change process.

It is unlikely that there are no factors. Perhaps consult with stakeholders on their views about these factors.

It is helpful if the change fits into the broader context of the organisation’s strategic vision, partnerships, networks, or external stakeholders. A good precondition for a successful implementation. This would be considered an enabling factor to assist your project.

If your change project is not aligned with the organisation’s strategic vision, partnerships, networks, or external stakeholders, it does not mean it will not work. However, it does mean the project may mean with more resistance. However, there are ways to manage this. You would place this as a barrier in your plan and seek stakeholder perspectives on how to best address this.

External resources or expertise can support successful change implementation. Excellent that you have these available.

If external resources or expertise are not available to support the change implementation, several steps can be taken:1. Consider how you can access the consumer voice. This is a powerful tool for change.  The voice of those affected such as patients, staff, carers etc. are highly effective in supporting change.2. Consider seeking out additional funding or grant opportunities to support the change project. This may involve exploring different funding sources, such as private foundations or corporate sponsorships, and collaborating with other organisations to pool resources.3. Look for opportunities to partner with industry experts or subject matter specialists who may be able to provide guidance or support for the change project. This may involve reaching out to professional organisations, academic institutions, or other healthcare providers to identify potential partners.4. Consider leveraging technology or other innovative solutions to help support the change project. This may involve exploring digital health solutions or other emerging technologies that can help support the implementation of the change project.5. Consider leveraging existing networks or collaborations to help support the change project. This may involve working with other healthcare providers or community organisations to share resources and expertise and to build a network of support for the change project.It is important to be creative and resourceful when seeking external resources and expertise to support change implementation. By being proactive and building strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, it may be possible to overcome resource constraints and successfully implement the change project.

External stakeholders can be crucial to building support for the change project and mitigating potential external barriers, it is important to start by identifying the key external stakeholders that will be impacted by the change initiative and involve them early.

If external stakeholders have yet to be engaged to build support for the change project and mitigate potential external barriers, it is important to start by identifying the key external stakeholders that will be impacted by the change initiative. This can include patients, families, community members, other healthcare providers, regulatory bodies, and other relevant stakeholders. Once the key stakeholders have been identified, it is important to engage with them early and often to build support and understanding for the change initiative.One effective way to engage with external stakeholders is through a collaborative and participatory approach, such as co-design or co-production. This approach involves actively involving stakeholders in the design and implementation of the change initiative, which can help build trust and ownership among stakeholders and increase the likelihood of successful implementation. It is also important to communicate transparently with stakeholders throughout the change initiative, including sharing updates and progress on the initiative, as well as any challenges or setbacks that may arise. Finally, it is important to actively seek and respond to feedback from stakeholders, which can help identify potential barriers and opportunities to improve the initiative. By engaging with external stakeholders in these ways, it can help build support and mitigate potential external barriers to the change initiative.

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