In Ackerman and Anderson's model, which step comes after assessing the situation?

• A. Plan organize and implement the change
• B. Celebrate and integrate the new state
• C. Learn and course correct
• D. Prepare the lead to change

Answer: (A)

After assessing the situation, the next step in Ackerman and Anderson's model is to plan, organize and implement the change. This phase is about turning what you learned into concrete actions: setting clear objectives, outlining the specific steps needed, assigning responsibilities, securing and aligning resources, and establishing timelines. It’s the move from understanding what must change to actually putting the change into practice through coordination and execution.

Once this implementation is underway, you move into learning and course correcting—adjusting based on feedback and results—and finally celebrate and integrate the new state so it sticks in daily operations. Preparing leadership to drive the change generally happens earlier, during readiness work, rather than as the immediate next step after assessment.