Change succeeds by design — not by chance.
Most change initiatives fail — not because the idea was wrong, but because nobody checked whether the organization was actually ready to absorb it. Base Change makes readiness measurable before the investment, the rollout, and the resistance.
Why initiatives fail
Research from Prosci, McKinsey, and Kotter consistently lands on the same root causes: weak sponsorship, under-resourced teams, unmanaged stakeholder resistance, and no reinforcement after go-live. These aren't mysteries — they're predictable. But most organizations discover them mid-rollout, when fixing them is expensive and visible.
Base Change surfaces them in 20 minutes, before a single communication goes out.
Six dimensions, weighted for your change
Each dimension carries a weight that shifts based on the type, timing, and stage of your initiative. The score reflects what actually matters for your change.
Leadership Alignment
1.75xVisible, active sponsorship is the single most consistent predictor of change success.
Stakeholder Engagement
1.25xEarly and sustained engagement reduces resistance and improves adoption.
Culture & Readiness
1.25xOrganizational culture and prior change experience shape receptivity.
Resources & Capability
1.50xBudget, skills, and dedicated teams are prerequisites for delivery.
Change Impact
1.00xThe depth and breadth of impact on day-to-day work predicts friction.
Training & Support
1.25xStructured training and reinforcement sustain adoption after go-live.
What you walk away with
- A clear readiness score with RAG status
- Dimension-by-dimension breakdown showing where you are strong vs. exposed
- Weighted scoring that reflects your specific change — not a generic benchmark
- The risks behind the score, in plain language
- Simple, prioritized actions you can take this week
Not a 200-page diagnostic. A clear starting point for the conversation about what to fix first.