Change Management Readiness Quiz | XcelliUm Consulting

When a major change is announced, how do employees typically react?

A- Excited and curious

B- Cautiously optimistic

C- Confused or resistant

How much do employees feel involved in shaping change initiatives?

A- Highly involved — we co-create solutions

B- Somewhat involved — usually after plans are made

C- Not involved — decisions are top-down

How prepared is your organization to communicate the purpose behind change?

A- Very prepared — purpose is at the center of every change

B- Somewhat — sometimes the purpose is shared, but not always clearly

C- Not prepared — change is often seen as reactive or unexplained

How clear are your leaders when communicating change?

A- Very clear — we know the "why," "what," and "how"

B- Somewhat clear — some gaps exist

C- Often unclear — messages get lost or mixed

How do you handle early signs of resistance?

A- We address them proactively and empathetically

B- We notice them but sometimes respond late

C- We often miss or ignore them until they escalate

How are people supported emotionally through change?

A- We provide resources, coaching, and regular check-ins

B- Some support exists, but it's inconsistent

C- Emotional support is rarely discussed or offered

Is there a consistent process for managing change across teams or departments?

A- Yes — we follow a structured and shared approach

B- Some teams have their own ways, but it’s not aligned

C- No — each change feels improvised and disconnected

Are your systems and processes flexible enough to adapt to change?

A- Very flexible — change fits into how we work

B- Somewhat flexible — but it's a stretch

C- Rigid — change creates friction

How often do leaders model the behaviors they expect from others during change?

A- Consistently — they lead by example

B- Occasionally — depends on the leader

C- Rarely — there’s a disconnect between talk and action

How well does your organization celebrate progress during change?

A- We regularly recognize milestones, big and small

B- We celebrate major wins only

C- We rarely celebrate progress — we just move to the next task

Change Readiness Quiz