Recognition of the many individuals who supported the development of the Leading Change Toolkit 

As one of the preconditions of social movement action, this element focuses on strategies to root the change as meaningful and urgently needed. 

A key characteristic of the Social Movement Action Framework is "Collective identity" in which individuals engaged in a change initiative develop a shared identity that acts as a powerful driver or 'glue' for their continued commitment to the change and taking action. 

One of the key characteristics of the Social Movement Action Framework is networks of people and resources; these act as supportive mechanisms to access and share tools, ideas and energy to advance change. 

One of the key characteristics of the Social Movement Action Framework is momentum. This article page describes this element in detail. 

A key characteristic of the Social Movement Action Framework is core leadership structures (or change teams) whose role is to support the guidance and leadership of the change with input and action from others. 

An outcome of the Social Movement Action Framework' is scaling in which the change initiative is spread, widened or normalized. 

As one of the preconditions of social movement action, this element includes strategies to build a readiness for change with a focus on fostering activism energy.    

An outcome of the Social Movement Action Framework is that the goals and outcomes of the change initiative are met. 

A key characteristic of the Social Movement Action Framework is to create urgency regarding the need for action to optimize opportunities to advance change.