Transformation Readiness Assessment How to Understand Where You Stand Before You Start INTRODUCTION Before launching any major transformation, it’s critical to understand where your organization stands today. This quick assessment will help you identify strengths, gaps, and readiness factors that can impact your success. For each question, select the option that best describes your organization’s current state. When you submit your responses, your Readiness Profile will appear at the bottom of the form.Strategic Context & VisionHow clearly defined is your transformational vision or future state? *Crystal clear and widely understoodPartially defined or inconsistently communicatedUnclear or still evolvingWhat is your organization’s level of ambition for this transformation? *Bold, with major shifts in value deliveryModerate improvements across multiple areasLimited or localized changesHow well are your goals connected to measurable business outcomes? *Clearly linked to KPIs and value driversSomewhat defined but not consistently measuredNo clear linkage between goals and resultsLeadership & Stakeholder AlignmentHow aligned is your executive team on transformation priorities? *Fully aligned with visible commitmentPartially aligned with some differing viewsFragmented or unclearHow engaged are key stakeholders across departments? *Actively participating and investedAware but not highly engagedLargely uninvolved or unawareHow confident are you in leadership’s ability to champion the change? *Strong confidence with a proven track recordMixed levels of engagementLimited visibility or ownershipCulture & Change ReadinessHow open is your organizational culture to change? *Energized and forward-lookingWilling but fatiguedResistant or skepticalHow successful has your organization been in managing past change? *Strong history of delivering on transformationInconsistent or mixed resultsDifficulty sustaining or executing changeHow well are change management and communication handled? *Coordinated and consistent across teamsAdequate but unevenUnderdeveloped or reactiveTechnology & Data FoundationsHow modern is your current technology landscape? *Integrated, scalable, and adaptableSomewhat fragmented or outdatedOutmoded and difficult to evolveHow ready is your data infrastructure to support transformation? *Accessible, trusted, and aligned to business needsGaps exist in access or qualityDisconnected, siloed, or unreliableHow digitally mature is your organization? *Digital-first mindset with strong infrastructureProgressing but not yet embeddedLimited adoption or unclear visionExecution & Delivery CapabilitiesHow standardized are your core business processes? *Clearly documented and consistently followedSomewhat standardized with known gapsHighly variable and ad hocHow capable is your organization in delivering large-scale initiatives? *Strong governance and delivery muscleMixed execution with variable resultsWeak oversight and unclear ownershipHow do you approach risk in transformation? *Open to calculated risk in pursuit of valueCautious but willing to move with structureRisk-averse and slow to commitTotal ScoreYour Readiness Profile: Change-Fatigued, Risk-Averse Your organization may be stalled — and needs to regain trust. Your responses suggest a low level of readiness across culture, capabilities, and clarity. Change efforts in the past may have created skepticism or fatigue, and appetite for transformation may feel limited. What this means:This is not a dead-end — but it is a caution flag. You may need a focus on rebuilding belief, activating informal influencers, and redesigning the transformation narrative to resonate internally. Next Move:Start small, go deep. We can help you rebuild trust, activate readiness, and set the stage for transformation that’s not just strategic — but believable.Your Readiness Profile: Strong Core, Unclear Destination Your organization has the potential — but needs sharper direction. You’re starting from a place of moderate readiness: leadership support, technical capabilities, and cultural openness are present but not fully aligned or activated. You’re not starting from scratch — but the path forward isn’t crystal clear. What this means:Your biggest risk is diffusion of effort. Without shared definitions of success, a cohesive transformation architecture, or consistent signals to stakeholders, momentum may stall. A strategic reset or vision refinement may be the unlock. Next Move:We can help you translate potential into a clear transformation vision and execution strategy.Your Readiness Profile: High Ambition, Low Readiness You have big goals — but the foundation needs work. Your organization is aiming high, but key factors like decision-making structure, stakeholder alignment, and technical infrastructure may slow or block progress. The ambition is there — now it’s about readiness. What this means:Without upfront investment in alignment, culture, and operating model clarity, well-intended transformation efforts can create noise instead of outcomes. You need to reduce risk and build the muscle before going big. Next Move:We can help you design a transformation starter kit — from alignment workshops to capability roadmaps — that builds readiness without losing momentum.Your Readiness Profile: Poised and Primed Your organization is well-positioned to move forward. You’ve built a strong foundation across leadership alignment, culture, decision-making, and technical readiness. You likely have the momentum, mindset, and mechanisms in place to move from planning to execution — or to accelerate what’s already underway. What this means: You don’t need a full reset. You need clarity around sequencing, potential blind spots, and opportunities to maximize impact. Now is the time to double down on prioritization, governance, and value realization to ensure results stick. Next Move: Let’s sharpen your blueprint. We can help you assess your roadmap, fine-tune delivery plans, or strengthen your sustainment strategy.What’s Next? This tool gives you a snapshot, not a prescription. Use your results to reflect, plan, and guide internal conversations around what’s needed to move forward effectively. Need help interpreting your score or shaping your next move? Lexico partners with enterprise leaders to sharpen strategy, strengthen alignment, and translate transformation ambition into real outcomes. Click here to schedule a quick conversation with our team. 📧 lauren@lexicoconsulting.com🌐 lexicoconsulting.comEmail AddressInclude your email if you’d like us to follow up!Submit
