Implementation Shift Assessment

You already know what you want to build.

By Dr. Shereffa Clarke

You may have researched it, planned it, gathered resources, invested time or money, or already started pieces of it. But somewhere between knowing what you want to do and consistently moving it forward, something keeps getting in the way.

The Implementation Shift™ Assessment helps you identify the barrier or combination of barriers most likely interfering with your implementation.

You’ll receive a Primary Implementation Barrier and, when applicable, a Secondary Barrier that may be reinforcing the pattern.

The goal is not to tell you that you need more motivation. It’s to help you identify what is actually getting between knowing and doing, so you can focus on the right problem.

Answer based on where you are right now, not where you think you should be. Your results will appear immediately after you finish.

Which best describes where your implementation stands today?

I’m still deciding what I want to build.

I know what I want to build and I’ve researched or planned it, but I haven’t taken meaningful implementation steps yet.

I’ve started pieces of it, but my implementation is inconsistent.

I’m actively building, but something keeps slowing or stalling my progress.

I’m implementing consistently and generally know what needs to happen next.

If someone asked what you’re building, how easily could you explain it in one or two sentences?

Very easily. I can explain it clearly and specifically.

Mostly. I know the direction, but a few parts are still vague.

Somewhat. My explanation tends to change depending on the day.

Not easily. I’m still trying to define exactly what I’m building.

When you sit down to work on the business, how clear are you about what deserves your attention first?

I’m very clear and usually work on the priority.

I’m usually clear, but sometimes get pulled into lower-priority work.

Several things feel important, and I sometimes struggle to choose.

Everything feels important, so I tend to bounce around, stall, research more, or work on easier things.

When you think about your next meaningful step, which thought sounds most like you?

“I’m not completely sure what the next step is.”

“I can see a few options, but I keep struggling to choose.”

“I know what needs to happen, but I don’t realistically have the time, energy, or access right now.”

“There’s something I genuinely need to learn, verify, obtain, or get help with first.”

“I’m worried about failing, wasting money, being judged, or making the wrong move.”

“I want to improve it or make it more complete before I put it out there.”

“There are too many things that need attention, and I don’t know what should come first.”

“I know what I need to do. The bigger issue is consistently doing it.”

Once you’ve made a reasonable business decision, how often do you reopen or reconsider it even when you haven’t received new information?

Which best describes the time you currently have available to work on this business?

I have recurring time set aside and usually protect it.

I set time aside, but other responsibilities frequently take it over.

I mostly try to fit the business in whenever I can.

Right now, I do not have enough realistic time or energy for what I’m trying to accomplish.

If you knew your next three actions today, could you begin at least one of them with the resources you currently have?

Yes. I already have what I need to begin.

Mostly. I may need one small thing, but I could still start.

No. I genuinely need information, expertise, a tool, money, access, approval, or another resource first.

I’m not sure what I would actually need to begin.

How often have you delayed sharing, selling, publishing, launching, asking, testing, or showing something because you wanted to improve it first?

When a business move feels risky, visible, or uncertain, how much do concerns about failure, judgment, losing money, or making the wrong move affect whether you act?

When you know exactly what needs to happen and you have enough time and resources to do it, how consistently do you follow through?

What kind of support would help you most right now?

I’m still trying to decide what business or venture I want to pursue.

I want a clear DIY roadmap I can work through on my own.

I want a clear roadmap, but I’d also like support when I get stuck.

I want regular strategy, prioritization, decision support, accountability, and help working through blockers.

I’m already implementing consistently and don’t need additional support right now.

If nothing changes about the way you’re implementing now, where do you think this business, project, or venture will be 90 days from today?

Meaningfully further along because I’m already moving consistently.

Further along, but probably not as far as I want because my progress is inconsistent.

Probably around the same place unless something changes.

Still mostly in thinking, planning, researching, or preparing.

I honestly don’t know.