RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN ASSESSMENT
Measure progress. Strengthen accountability.
Many organizations have built a Reconciliation Action Plan. Fewer can say clearly what has changed because of it.
An independent assessment separates completed commitments from stalled ones, shows where implementation has lost momentum, and defines what should happen before the next plan begins.
OVERVIEW OF RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN ASSESSMENT
Beyond activity tracking
An assessment moves an organization past counting activities an toward understanding whether commitments are producing meaningful results. It provides an independent review of progress, identifies where implementation has stalled, and shows where additional attention, resources, or accountability may be required.
The purpose is not to judge past efforts. It is to create clarity about what has been accomplished, what remains unfinished, and what should happen next.
WHAT THE ASSESSMENT PRODUCES
An honest view of where the organization stands today
A record of what has been achieved and what remains
Clear priorities for the next phase of work
The Challenge
Most plans begin with genuine commitment, then run into questions
Without a structured review, it is difficult to tell whether commitments are translating into organizational change. These are the questions organizations tend to reach, and an assessment is built to answer them honestly.
Which commitments have been completed?
Where do barriers continue to exist?
Which commitments have stalled?
How do employees, Indigenous partners, and communities experience our services?
What impacts have our actions actually created?
Where should leadership focus next?
WHAT WE DO
Five stages, tailored to your plan
Every assessment is tailored to the organization’s size, sector, objectives, and existing Reconciliation Action Plan. The process may include each of these stages.
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Reviewing existing commitments, priorities, objectives, and implementation activities.
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Examining evidence of progress against stated goals and commitments.
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Assessing how accountability has been assigned, monitored, and communicated.
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Identifying commitments that require additional action, clarification, resources, or leadership attention.
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Providing practical recommendations to strengthen implementation and future planning.
INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF COMMITMENTS AND EVIDENCE
WHAT YOU GAIN
An honest picture, and a clear next step
Most importantly, organizations leave with an honest understanding of where they are today and what meaningful progress requires moving forward.
A clear picture
Progress and challenges set out plainly, with confidence in what has been achieved.
Better alignment
Closer alignment between stated commitments and day-to-day organizational action.
Stronger accountability
Greater accountability for future implementation and the responsibilities that carry it.
Leadership clarity
Increased clarity for leaders on responsibilities and next steps.
Clear priorities
Defined priorities for the next phase of work, ready to carry into planning.
WHO IT’S FOR
Organizations past year one, approaching renewal
THIS SERVICE FITS ORGANIZATIONS THAT
Have an existing Reconciliation Action Plan
Have completed one or more years of implementation
Are approaching a plan renewal process
Want an independent review of progress
Are seeking greater accountability and transparency
COMMON CLIENTS
Healthcare organizations
Universities and colleges
Governments and public agencies
Non-profit organizations
Professional associations
RELATED SERVICES
Where the findings lead next
Reconciliation Action Planning
Use assessment findings to develop the next phase of commitments, priorities, and implementation strategies.
Strategic planning
Integrate reconciliation priorities directly into organizational strategy and accountability structures.
HR Policy & Process Reviews
Examine whether organizational systems support reconciliation commitments in practice.
Leadership Coaching
Support leaders responsible for implementing recommendations and sustaining momentum.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What the assessment is, and isn’t
ASSESSMENT ASKS
What has happened?
PLANNING ASKS
What should happen next?
HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM RECONCILIATION ACTION PLANNING?
A Reconciliation Action Plan Assessment evaluates existing commitments and implementation efforts. Reconciliation Action Planning develops future priorities, actions, and accountability structures. One looks back to learn, the other looks forward to commit.A
DO WE NEED A FORMAL RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN?
Ideally, yes. Organizations with reconciliation commitments embedded in strategic plans, organizational priorities, or other frameworks may also benefit from an assessment.
WILL THE ASSESSMENT IDENTIFY STRENGTHS AS WELL AS GAPS?
Yes. The purpose is a balanced review of progress, achievements, barriers, and opportunities for improvement.
NEXT STEP
Reflect before you commit again
Many organizations move directly from one plan to the next without stopping to evaluate what has actually changed. An assessment creates the opportunity to reflect, learn, and strengthen accountability before new commitments are introduced. Meaningful progress begins with an honest understanding of where you are today.
If your organization has made reconciliation commitments and want a clearer understanding of where those commitments have led, book a Discovery Call to assess your progress before the next phase of work begins.