Individual Readiness
The extent to which employees are prepared and willing to engage with and support the implementation. It encompasses their perception of the change's relevance, their understanding of the expected outcomes, and their confidence in adapting to and integrating the change into their work practices.
Methods, tools, & evidence for building capacity in the individual readiness stage
The Change Model Guide - National Health Service
The "NHS Change Model Guide," serves as a comprehensive resource to support healthcare professionals in leading and implementing change. The guide outlines a structured approach for change management, based on eight key components: leadership by all, spreading improvement, measurement, improvement methodology, system drivers, project and performance management, engagement to mobilize, and rigorous delivery. Each component is designed to help organizations and individuals effectively plan, execute, and sustain change initiatives in healthcare settings. The guide also includes practical tools, templates, and case studies to illustrate best practices in change management.
The Centre for Implementation Toolbox
The webpage from The Center for Implementation's Toolbox provides a collection of practical tools, resources, and guides designed to support the effective implementation of change within organizations. These resources are aimed at helping individuals and organizations plan, execute, and sustain change initiatives by offering evidence-based strategies and practical worksheets that can be applied across various contexts. The toolbox includes materials for assessing readiness, developing change plans, and building implementation capacity, making it a valuable resource for practitioners in implementation science and organizational change.
Methods and Tools for Organisation Change (National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools)
The webpage from the National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT) outlines tools and methods to identify the need for organizational change. It emphasizes the importance of gathering data to understand gaps and opportunities, creating a sense of urgency, and motivating employees for change. The page lists various tools like Affinity Diagrams, Benchmarking, Fishbone Diagrams, and SWOT Analysis, among others, to help organizations assess their current state and prepare for effective change initiatives.
Change Management Toolkit (Cancer Care Ontario)
This resource is the "Change Management Toolkit" developed by Cancer Care Ontario. This toolkit is designed to assist healthcare organizations in effectively managing and implementing change. While the context is cancer care, the principles and tools apply more generally across healthcare. It provides a structured approach to change management, including practical tools, templates, and strategies for planning, executing, and sustaining change initiatives. The toolkit emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership in successfully navigating change. It also offers guidance on overcoming common barriers to change and measuring the impact of change efforts to ensure continuous improvement.
Journal Article
Tool, Guideline, Template