Software Impact Readiness Assessment Guide & Template — Be Ready for Impact | PeopleReadi

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Many software rollouts run into challenges because teams aren’t as ready for change as leaders assume.

This guide and template help you understand what’s changing, who is impacted, and where additional communication, training, or support may be needed before go-live.

The Impact Readiness Assessment Guide & Template provide a practical, people-centered way to evaluate readiness across teams — turning assumptions into clarity and helping you prepare with intention.

They surface impact.
They highlight readiness gaps.

Together, they help you plan smarter and support your teams more effectively.

What This Assessment Helps You Do

Use this guide and template to:

Identify what is changing and how it affects different roles and teams
Understand readiness levels before go-live
Spot gaps in communication, training, or support early
Make informed decisions about how to prepare your organization for change

What’s Included

Impact Readiness Assessment Guide
A clear, step-by-step guide that explains how to think through impact and readiness, what to assess, and how to interpret results. Designed to help you approach readiness in a structured, people-first way.

Impact Readiness Assessment Template
An editable assessment tool you can use to document impacts, readiness levels, risks, and support needs across teams. Includes sample text and AI prompts to help you complete the assessment quickly and confidently.

Why This Assessment Adds Value

Replaces assumptions with clear readiness insights
Helps reduce surprises and resistance later in the rollout
Supports proactive communication and training decisions
Reinforces a people-first approach to software change

Who It’s Designed For

Business owners and leaders preparing for software change
HR, operations, and change leads responsible for assessing impact and readiness
Small to medium businesses without formal change management frameworks

What’s Included in Your Download

1 editable Word guide
1 editable Excel spreadsheet template
Built-in instructions, sample text, and AI prompts
Guidance for shaping AI-generated content so it remains clear and human

Part of the PeopleReadi Software Rollout Series, this mini bundle helps you assess impact and readiness across teams so you can better plan communication, training, and support throughout the rollout.

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The Impact Readiness Assessment Guide & Template help you understand what’s changing, who is impacted, and how prepared your teams are before go-live. Part of the PeopleReadi Software Rollout Series, this assessment supports informed planning, targeted support, and a smoother, more confident rollout.

Structured Approach to Assess Change Impacts

The Impact Readiness Assessment Guide & Template are designed to help organizations approach change preparation with clarity instead of assumptions. Together, they provide a structured way to identify impacted teams, assess readiness levels, and uncover areas where additional communication, training, or support may be needed.

The Guide

The guide explains how to think about readiness and impact in practical terms, while the template gives you a simple way to capture insights and patterns across your organization. Built-in AI prompts help speed up completion and tailor the assessment to your specific rollout while maintaining a clear, people-centered tone.

The Assessment

The assessment works best when used early in the rollout process and revisited as plans evolve. It supports better decision-making and helps teams feel more prepared, informed, and supported throughout change.

Part of the PeopleReadi Software Rollout Series

Part of the PeopleReadi Software Rollout Series, these templates work alongside planning, communication, and training tools to support leaders and employees through every stage of software change.