readinessbased
Readinessbased is a term used to describe an approach that bases decisions and actions on assessed readiness levels across people, processes, and technology involved in a project or initiative. In readiness-based planning, readiness is treated as a gating factor: only when readiness meets predefined thresholds does an implementation proceed; otherwise, activities focus on improving readiness.
Core components typically include standardized readiness assessment tools, defined readiness levels (for example, unready, developing, ready,
Applications span various domains, including corporate change initiatives, software deployments, health system improvements, education reforms, and
Benefits and challenges accompany the approach. Benefits include better resource alignment, reduced risk of project failure,
Origin and variants: while readinessbased as a formal methodology is not universally standardized, it draws on