Course Code: readass
Duration: 21 hours
Course Outline:

1. Introduction and Objectives

  • Purpose of the readiness assessment
  • Scope and focus areas
  • Expected outcomes and value to the organization

2. Organizational Context

  • Overview of current business environment and strategy
  • Key drivers for change or adoption
  • Stakeholder identification and engagement levels

3. Current State Analysis

  • Existing technology landscape and infrastructure
  • Current processes and workflows relevant to the initiative
  • Skills and capabilities of the workforce
  • Current governance, policies, and compliance status

4. Technology Readiness

  • Inventory of existing tools and platforms
  • Integration capabilities and interoperability
  • Data management and security posture
  • Scalability and performance considerations

5. People and Culture Readiness

  • Leadership sponsorship and vision alignment
  • Change management maturity
  • User readiness, training needs, and adoption willingness
  • Communication channels and feedback mechanisms

6. Process and Operational Readiness

  • Alignment of existing processes with the new technology or initiative
  • Identification of process gaps and bottlenecks
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
  • Operational support and maintenance readiness

7. Financial and Resource Readiness

  • Budget allocation and funding availability
  • Resource capacity and availability (internal and external)
  • Vendor or partner readiness and contracts

8. Legal and Compliance Readiness

  • Regulatory considerations
  • Data privacy and protection requirements
  • Contractual and procurement constraints

9. Gap Analysis and Recommendations

  • Summary of readiness gaps identified in each area
  • Prioritized recommendations to address gaps
  • Quick wins and long-term improvement roadmap

10. Next Steps and Action Plan

  • Immediate actions required
  • Stakeholder engagement plan
  • Timeline and milestones for readiness improvement
  • Ownership and accountability framework