As Heifetz et al. state, the first step in the adaptive challenge is to diagnose the system. Your readings involved diagnosing the system, diagnosing the adaptive challenge(s), and diagnosing the political landscape.

Think about your organization where you work (or one that you are very familiar with). Conduct a diagnostic process as advised by Heifetz et al. What did you discover? What is the state of play? What might be the challenges in facing adaptive change?