Operating Model Transformation Readiness Assessment
How Prepared is Your Organisation for Operating Model Transformation? Connect with our expertsTransforming an organisation’s IT operating model can be complex and arduous. Some of the common difficulties faced include employee resistance to change, the presence of legacy systems and processes, skill gaps in the workforce, a lack of clear strategy and vision, and cost and resource constraints. Key to the success of an IT operating model transformation is to assess the scale of these challenges at the outset and then plan how to overcome them.
Preparing for Operating Model Transformation
How prepared is your organisation for Operating Model Transformation? Before embarking on any such journey, an assessment should be made of your organisation’s readiness that considers all of the key readiness factors specific to your organisation and may impact the success of your transformation programme.
Conducting such an assessment will significantly improve your team’s chances of transformation success as they plan the next phase of the journey.
Our Solution: iCore's Operating Model Transformation Readiness Assessment
At iCore, we fully understand and appreciate the challenges faced by CIOs and IT Leaders as they prepare to transform their IT Operating Model.
Our Operating Model Transformation Readiness Assessment will guide you on this journey by ensuring that all key readiness factors are identified and assessed. This will then form part of your overarching transformation roadmap.
The Operating Model Transformation Readiness Assessment evaluates an organisation’s preparedness to transform its IT or digital operating model. It spans strategic alignment, organisational maturity, structural fitness, and cultural readiness. The assessment is non-invasive and tailored to your context.
Key scope areas include:
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Leadership alignment and vision clarity
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Organisational structure and role coherence
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Current process and capability maturity
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Governance, risk, and performance management
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Stakeholder and cultural readiness
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Change fatigue and historical context
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Assess the current state of the organisation’s operating model and its alignment to business goals
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Identify readiness gaps, risks, and enablers for transformation
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Engage key stakeholders to build a shared view of the challenges and opportunities
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Provide a structured view of transformation complexity and required change capacity
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Recommend actionable steps to close readiness gaps and de-risk transformation execution
You will receive a tailored, executive-ready assessment pack that includes:
- Readiness Heatmap – A visual summary of organisational strengths and gaps across key readiness dimensions
- Findings Report – Clear narrative analysis of current state, with supporting evidence from interviews, data, and maturity diagnostics
- Transformation Risk Profile – Key risks and constraints likely to impact the success of an operating model change
- Recommendations & Next Steps – Prioritised list of readiness improvements and actionable pre-transformation activities
- Optional Roadmap Input – Suggested phasing, stakeholder sequencing, and strategic enablers to guide roadmap development
Ready to transform your operating model — with confidence?
Changing your operating model is a high-stakes move. Before you act, you need clarity on your readiness — across people, processes, structures, and culture. iCore’s Operating Model Transformation Readiness Assessment helps you de-risk the journey and build the case for sustainable change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the readiness assessment cover?
We assess key dimensions including leadership alignment, organisational structure, capability maturity, cultural readiness, governance, and existing pain points. The output is a structured, evidence-based readiness profile and transformation heatmap.
How long does the assessment take?
Typically 3 to 5 weeks, depending on organisation size, stakeholder availability, and scope. We can flex the timeline to align with your internal planning windows or transformation milestones.
Is this suitable if we’re only considering a transformation?
Yes — and in fact, that’s the ideal time. The assessment helps you understand if transformation is needed, where the pressure points are, and what you’ll need in place to make it work. It provides a foundation for strategic planning and business case development.
Who needs to be involved?
We usually engage senior leaders, functional heads, and key service owners through interviews, surveys, or workshops. Participation can be tailored to minimise disruption and maximise insight.
What happens after the assessment?
You’ll receive a detailed findings report with priority recommendations, quick wins, and transformation enablers. If needed, we can also support you in roadmap development, stakeholder engagement, and implementation planning.
Why choose iCore
With years of experience in the IT industry, across many different sectors, our team is well equipped to conduct a full assessment of your Operating Model Transformation Readiness, whilst working with you and your team to develop a roadmap of realistic, implementation actions.
We have helped numerous organizations improve and transform their current Operating Model, practices and ways of working, in order to drive real value throughout their business and deliver high levels of service quality and customer satisfaction.