SPONSOR READINESS QUICK ASSESSMENT TOOL
This free Sponsor Readiness Quick Check helps change managers take a fast, structured snapshot of sponsor effectiveness across six core areas.
The purpose of this tool is to support internal coaching and planning rather than provide a performance rating.
It should not be completed by the sponsor.
The change manager should complete the checklist after a discussion with the sponsor.
It can be used to identify coaching gaps and potential challenges.
Caution: This activity should be completed discreetly. We do not recommend completing this checklist in front of the sponsor, nor do we recommend sharing the scored results with them.
INSTRUCTIONS
Read each statement and select a response from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). You can work through the questions sequentially, or choose your own order.
HOW SCORING WORKS
Your responses are mapped to a readiness score out of 100. Guidance is shown only after every question has been answered.
Once all questions are complete, a Print results (A4) button will appear.
This generates a printer friendly summary that you can save as a PDF or print for workshops and planning.
The Role group and Expected impact dropdowns are optional. They help you contextualise the results on the printout, but they do not change the score.
DISCLAIMER
This is a rapid indicative snapshot based on perceptions at a point in time. Use it alongside impact assessment, stakeholder insights, and delivery risk inputs. It is not intended for assessing individual performance.
Sponsor Readiness Quick Check
Higher scores mean higher sponsor readiness. Select 1 to 5 for each statement. Guidance and print are available only when all questions are answered.
Guidance
Answer all questions for guidance.
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