Take the steps necessary before trying to implement change to be successful. CHECKLIST QUESTIONS: 1) Will this change benefit the followers? 2) is this change compatible with the purpose of the organization? 3)Is this change specific and clear? 4) are the top 20% (the influencers) in favor of this change? 5) is it possible to test this change before making a total commitment to it? 6) Are physical, financial, and human resources available to make this change? 7) is this change reversible? 8) is this change the next obvious step? 9) does this change have both short and long range benefits? 10) is the leader ship capable of bringing about this change? 11) is the timing right?