Conduct key interviews

1. Score interviews & surveys
   Using the 5 dimensions of readiness assessment, use the following scale to assign a number value to the readiness level of each dimension for each survey or interview on the scoring sheet.
   1. No awareness (1)
   2. Denial/Resistance (1.5)
   3. Vague Awareness – understand it’s an issue but don’t know about resources (2)
   4. Preplanning – limited knowledge of the issue and limited resources (2.5)
   5. Preparation – most have heard about the issue and know there are some resources (3)
   6. Initiation – know the issue, know resources, feel a responsibility (3.5)
   7. Stabilization – more than a basic knowledge of issue, know resources, engage their time/support of issue (4)
   8. Expansion/Confirmation – leadership play a key role in expanding/improving efforts, advocate for issue and recruit engagement (4.5)
   9. Community Ownership – Deep knowledge of issue, leadership support, community engagement, diversified resources and funding secured (5)