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Place Initiatives on the Change-Readiness Matrix

Classify initiatives by change impact and adoption readiness.

Adoption readiness Low readiness High readiness Change impact Low impact High impact Pilot first High impact - Low readiness Use sponsors, a pilot group, explicit stop/start guidance, and reinforcement. Do not rely on one announcement. tl Launch with support High impact - High readiness Move confidently, but still provide clear why-now, role changes, and first-win tracking. tr Park or simplify Low impact - Low readiness If people are not ready and impact is small, reduce scope or wait. The adoption tax may exceed the value. bl

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