[Verse 1]
Before you tear the system down and build it up anew
There's five key questions you must ask to see what you can do
Can managers make people calls or do they need some help
Does data flow through systems clean or gather dust on shelves
[Chorus]
Maturity assessment, check before you leap
Manager capability, data running deep
Culture, legal, money too - five pillars standing strong
Get your readiness in line before you sing this song
[Verse 2]
Your culture says it values voice but does leadership agree
If councils turn to theater shows they'll damage what you see
Legal knowledge must be there when HR steps aside
Without that expertise in house compliance gaps will hide
[Chorus]
Maturity assessment, check before you leap
Manager capability, data running deep
Culture, legal, money too - five pillars standing strong
Get your readiness in line before you sing this song
[Bridge]
People leader model needs development investment first
Analytics and metrics cleaned before predictions burst
Employee voice means nothing if the leaders just pretend
Financial capacity to fund the change from start to end
[Verse 3]
Your HRIS data has to shine before you can predict
Transition costs are real and high so budgets must be thick
Each pillar must be solid ground before you make the shift
Assessment is the cornerstone, your organizational gift
[Final Chorus]
Maturity assessment, check before you leap
Manager capability, data running deep
Culture, legal, money too - five pillars standing strong
Get your readiness in line before you sing this song
Get your readiness in line, then transformation's strong