This KPI is focused on fostering a culture and mindset of continuous readiness. Being Always Ready means having the processes, roles, healthy state of mind, and conditions in place to sense new situations, understand potential changes and challenges, and respond effectively while minimizing stress.

In an Always-Ready culture, organizations explore potential changes and challenges with an open and proactive mindset. They have the collective capabilities to evaluate new realities and the technology to understand upcoming challenges.

By fostering an always-ready environment, organizations can analyze problems from different angles, continually update their knowledge, and better deal with emotions, even in unexpected situations. Always-Ready is part of the Three Universal Outcomes of Enterprise Agility.

For more detailed information about the Always-Responsive Outcome, check Enterprise Agility Fundamentals, Chapter 11.