> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.leapchange.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick start

> Get up and running with Leap Change in 5 minutes

This guide walks you through setting up your first change initiative in Leap Change.

## Prerequisites

* A Leap Change account (sign up at [leapchange.io](https://leapchange.io))
* Basic information about your change initiative

## Step 1: Create your organization

When you first sign up, Leap Change automatically creates an organization for you. You'll be prompted to:

1. **Name your organization** - Choose a name that reflects your company or team
2. **Set your role** - Define your position (e.g., Change Manager, Project Lead)

## Step 2: Create a project

1. Navigate to **Projects** from the sidebar
2. Click **New Project**
3. Follow the guided wizard:
   * **Describe the change** - What is changing and why?
   * **Classify** - Select change type and priority
   * **Set timeline** - Define start and target dates
   * **Plan transition** - Outline your approach
4. Click **Create** to launch your project

## Step 3: Add stakeholders

You can add stakeholders in two ways:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Manual entry">
    1. Go to **Stakeholders** in the sidebar
    2. Click **Add Stakeholder**
    3. Fill in details:
       * Name and contact information
       * Department and role
       * Influence and support levels
    4. Assign to your project
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="CSV import">
    1. Go to **Stakeholders** in the sidebar
    2. Click **Import** → **CSV**
    3. Upload your CSV file with stakeholder data
    4. Map columns to fields
    5. Review and confirm import
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Step 4: Document change impacts

1. Navigate to **Change Impacts**
2. Click **Add Impact**
3. Describe the impact:
   * **Title** - Brief description
   * **Current state** - How things work today
   * **Future state** - How things will work after the change
   * **Severity** - High, Medium, or Low
4. Link affected stakeholders
5. Save the impact

<Tip>
  Use AI transcript extraction to automatically identify change impacts from meeting notes. Upload a transcript file and Leap Change will suggest impacts for your review.
</Tip>

## Step 5: Assess readiness

1. Go to **Surveys**
2. Create a new survey:
   * Choose **Quick survey** for a single question
   * Choose **Comprehensive survey** for detailed assessment
3. Select stakeholders to survey
4. Send invitations
5. Monitor responses in real-time

## Next steps

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  <Card title="Stakeholder management" icon="users" href="/stakeholders/overview">
    Learn advanced stakeholder tracking
  </Card>

  <Card title="Communication planning" icon="comments" href="/communications/overview">
    Plan stakeholder communications
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI features" icon="sparkles" href="/ai-features/overview">
    Leverage AI for faster insights
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reports" icon="chart-bar" href="/reports/overview">
    Visualize your change data
  </Card>
</CardGroup>