Praxis Readiness Review

The Praxis Readiness Review organizes your answers into a starting point for discussion. It is a self-reported planning tool, not a compliance certification or a prediction of funding.

Know where you stand.

Eight questions. A score across your case for support, delivery capacity and reporting readiness.

No email required to see your results. About four minutes.

Organization type (optional)

Annual budget (optional)

Budget size and organization type do not affect the score.

01 / Your case for support. How clearly can you explain the need and the program’s response?We have an idea; the need and response need definition.We describe the need informally, with limited supporting evidence.We have a written case and some evidence, but it needs updating.We have a current case, relevant evidence and a defined response.

02 / Evidence of progress. How do you describe and track what the program changes?We have not defined outcomes or a tracking approach.We count activities, but outcomes are not yet defined.We have outcome measures and some records; gaps remain.We have defined measures, current records and a named review owner.

03 / A costed delivery plan. How well does your program budget connect to its activities?A program budget has not been developed.We have a rough total, but few documented assumptions.We have a detailed budget; some costs or assumptions need review.Activities, staffing, costs and assumptions reconcile in a reviewed budget.

04 / People and ownership. How are delivery and proposal responsibilities assigned?Responsibilities and available time are not yet defined.People help informally, with limited reserved capacity.Owners are named, but reviews or backup coverage have gaps.Owners, review capacity, decision rights and backup are documented.

05 / Financial records. How readily can you trace spending to a program or award?Records are incomplete or we are unsure how to trace spending.Transactions are recorded, but program or award tracking is limited.Programs or awards are tracked; reconciliations or support need work.Records are current, reconciled and supported by program or award.

06 / Deadlines and obligations. How do you manage application, reporting and renewal requirements?Requirements and deadlines are not in one place.A partial list exists, with informal reminders.We use a calendar, but some owners or evidence are missing.Requirements, deadlines, owners and evidence are tracked and reviewed.

07 / Approvals and eligibility. How do you document eligibility, approvals and spending controls?We have not reviewed or documented these requirements.Some records or informal approval practices exist.Core records and policies exist but need updates or consistent use.Eligibility records, approvals, policies and review practices are current.

08 / Delivery readiness. How ready are the staff, partners and systems to carry the work?Key staff, partner roles or systems have not been identified.We know the needs, but commitments and handoffs are informal.Most resources are identified; a few agreements or handoffs remain.Resources, partner roles, handoffs and delivery dependencies are confirmed.

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How the score works

Each answer earns 0 to 3 points. Each dimension is its earned points divided by its possible points, expressed as a percentage. The overall score is the rounded average of the three dimension percentages. Budget size and organization type do not affect the score.

Below 40: establish the foundations. 40 to 74: strengthen the gaps. 75 to 100: maintain and verify against the specific opportunity. See How your information is handled

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Praxis Readiness Review

Know where you stand.

A starting point for your next step.

Case for support

Delivery capacity

Reporting readiness

How the score works

Want help putting this into practice?

Praxis Readiness Review

Know where you stand.

A starting point for your next step.

Case for support

Delivery capacity

Reporting readiness

Discuss the result with Praxis.

How the score works

Want help putting this into practice?