1. Align business strategy and values:
If we don’t pull together, we could pull apart
THE CHALLENGES
- How can we align business strategy and values throughout the organization so all employees understand, connect to, and commit to the goals?
- How can we create a sense of urgency about the importance of achieving business goals and objectives?
- What skills do leaders need to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment?
- What can we do if some of our systems and processes are in conflict with the business strategy?
- What are a few simple metrics that help organizations determine the degree to which alignment exists?
ALEXANDERHANCOCK HAS SOLUTIONS
- Pinpoint alignment gaps with AHA targeted Organizational Assessment.
- Get the senior team on the same page through Strategic Alignment Planning sessions
- Get business units pulling in the same direction through AHA Organizational Design Consulting.
- Align processes and policies through Strategic Alignment Consulting.
- Align the culture of merged organizations through Strategic Alignment Consulting.
- Make sure everyone understands strategy, values, and goals through Strategy Communication channels and forums.
- Give leaders tools and skills to communicate strategy and align employees through customized, skills-based Strategic Alignment Training.
- Measure leaders’ effectiveness in communicating strategy through InnerView 360 Surveys or Manager Communication Surveys.
- Align teams through facilitated Team Alignment Sessions.
- Coach leaders in alignment skills through targeted Executive Coaching.
- Sustain and embed strategic alignment through Training Key People to lead the effort (without aid from consultants).
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