Pre-Contemplation
“It isn’t that they can’t see the solution, they can’t see the problem”
- No intention of acting.
- Resist change suggestions.
- Lack information about their problem and tend to want to stay uninformed.
- Business owner has not thought seriously about transition/succession issues
- Transition Preparation Assessment tool helps move from Pre-Contemplation to Contemplation Phase
- Tool is computer-generated and includes “score”
- Results can be presented with Financial Statement Summary
Note:
- This tool can help Trusted Advisors educate clients while they are in the earlier stages of change/transition. Support for clients who are interested in transitioning is often lacking when they need it most. During the precontemplation and contemplation stages many companies need assistance with beginning to think about change and can improve awareness, emotional commitment, self image and move closer to Action Stage.
- Successful programs, resources and tools will differ greatly for clients who are in the Precontemplation stage from those who are in the Action stage.
- No stage is more or less important, for example, a move from Precontemplation to contemplation is no less significant.