Approach
5A
A Reflective Map for Growing Implementation
“We introduced the system, but it quietly disappeared.”
“We started with energy, but couldn’t keep it going.”
At Soralist, we’ve heard these stories again and again. To help technology take root, you need more than a rollout plan — you need a map for growing implementation.
That’s where 5A comes in: a thinking model refined through years of fieldwork.
What is 5A?
Implementation isn’t a one-time event — it’s a process of continuous reflection and redesign.
5A is a five-step model designed to help teams grow systems with the field — not just for it.
Each step offers a shared language for checking where you are, what’s stuck, and how to move forward.
Align
Define shared purpose and intention
Anchor
Design a sustainable foundation and culture
Apply
Take small steps. Test ideas in the field
Amplify
Capture outcomes and turn them into stories worth sharing
Adapt
Evolve into systems that can be reimagined and renewed
Rethink Implementation as a Growing Process
Many projects stall because of a hidden assumption: “Once we’ve introduced it, we’re done.” But in reality, the work begins after the rollout.
5A helps teams turn vague frustration into specific insight — and gives you a common reference point to revisit and realign.
When 5A Helps
You want to clarify goals and success metrics for a PoC
A stalled initiative needs a fresh start
Stakeholders aren’t aligned, and the field feels disconnected
You’re sensing value, but it’s not showing up in the numbers