Note: this is a  four-part series. Read Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4

by Patrick Farrell and Katherine Sanders

INTRODUCTION

Organizational capacity for change is the overall capability of an organization to either effectively prepare for or respond to an unpredictable environment (Saylor Academy, 2012). We’d add that change capacity is also accepting the challenge and responsibility of intentionally helping to shape our future environment.

Our previous posts explain why we need to take strategic action and how to get started. These first steps will eventually build capacity for your group to act on the “big ideas” of your plan. Read more