Our 7s Organizational Readiness Assessment focuses on providing individuals with the knowledge and skills to conduct a comprehensive assessment of organizational readiness for change and transformation. The Our 7s framework is a widely used tool for evaluating an organization's readiness to successfully implement and sustain change initiatives.
In this course, participants learn about the Our 7s framework and how to effectively apply it in assessing an organization's readiness for change. They gain an understanding of the seven dimensions of organizational readiness and the factors that influence each dimension.
What you will learn
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Introduction to Organizational Readiness: Participants gain an overview of organizational readiness and its significance in change management. They learn about the challenges and complexities associated with change initiatives and the importance of assessing readiness before implementing change.
The Our 7s Framework: Participants are introduced to the Our 7s framework, which consists of seven dimensions: Shared Purpose, Strategy, Structure, Systems, Skills, Staff, and Style. They learn about the factors that influence each dimension and how they interact to determine an organization's readiness for change.
Assessing Shared Purpose: Participants learn how to evaluate an organization's shared purpose, including its vision, mission, and values. They explore techniques for assessing alignment and commitment to the shared purpose across the organization.
Assessing Strategy: Participants learn how to assess an organization's strategy, including its strategic goals, objectives, and plans. They explore methods for evaluating the clarity, relevance, and effectiveness of the organization's strategy.
Assessing Structure: Participants learn how to evaluate the organizational structure and its alignment with the desired changes. They explore factors such as reporting lines, decision-making processes, and communication channels to determine the organization's structural readiness for change.
Assessing Systems: Participants learn how to assess the systems and processes within the organization, such as performance management, information systems, and communication systems. They explore methods for evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of these systems in supporting change.
Assessing Skills: Participants learn how to assess the skills and capabilities of individuals and teams within the organization. They explore techniques for identifying skill gaps, assessing training and development needs, and determining the readiness of the workforce for change.
Assessing Staff: Participants learn how to evaluate the organization's human resources, including factors such as staffing levels, competencies, and engagement. They explore methods for assessing the readiness and capacity of the workforce to support change.
Assessing Style: Participants learn how to assess the leadership style and culture within the organization. They explore factors such as communication, decision-making, and change management practices to determine the organization's readiness in terms of leadership and culture.
