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The 2027 Execution Readiness Assessment
Is your organisation ready to turn its 2027 priorities into results?
A practical self-assessment for business leaders, HR leaders and L&D decision-makers.
- 12 statements
- 4 areas
- Score out of 12
- Free PDF
What it covers
Four areas that decide whether a strategy gets delivered
A clear strategy is only the starting point. This checklist helps your leadership team identify gaps and prioritise action before 2027.
- 013 statements
Capability readiness
Do we have the capabilities required to deliver our strategy?
- 023 statements
Business priorities and accountability
Are our strategic priorities translated into clear outcomes?
- 033 statements
Managers, leadership and change
Are our managers equipped to turn strategy into action?
- 043 statements
Development and business performance
Will our development efforts translate into organisational capability?
A look inside
Tick what is true today, not what you intend
Review each statement and tick the box if it accurately reflects your organisation today. Base your answers on current evidence and practice, rather than future intentions.
Count your ticks to calculate your score, then use the results to identify where your organisation needs the most attention.
Your results
How ready are you for 2027?
Count each tick as one point, then add your scores across all four sections to calculate your total out of 12.
0–6 ticks
Readiness needs focused attention
Important elements of execution readiness may not yet be established. Prioritise the most critical gaps before attempting to address everything at once.
7–9 ticks
Progress, with gaps to address
Some foundations are in place, but gaps in capability, leadership readiness or accountability could affect execution if left unresolved.
10–12 ticks
Strong foundations
Several important elements of execution readiness are in place. Focus on maintaining momentum and addressing any remaining gaps.
This checklist is a practical self-assessment, not a validated measure of organisational readiness or a benchmark against other organisations.
What next
Turn your results into action
The assessment includes a priority actions table for your three most important gaps, with a next step, an accountable owner and a target date for each, followed by five steps to move from score to progress.
Prioritise the critical gaps
Identify the unticked statements that pose the greatest risk to your business priorities.
Bring the right people together
Involve business leaders, HR and L&D to understand what is causing each gap.
Define the required change
Be specific about the behaviours and skills that need to improve, and where they apply.
Agree on ownership and support
Assign an accountable owner to each priority gap and decide what support is needed.
Measure progress against business outcomes
Establish a baseline, identify relevant indicators and schedule regular reviews.
See where your organisation stands before 2027 begins.
Download the assessment, work through it with your leadership team and leave with a short list of priority gaps, each with an owner and a next step.
Download the assessmentPart of the November 2026 newsletter, Are your people ready for what’s next?
