An organisation can have the finest strategy, complete with action plans, timelines and metrics, but if it is not supported by their culture - “the way things are done around here” - it will likely fizzle out somewhere along the way. For a strategy within an organisation to develop and be implemented successfully, it must […]

Organisational alignment requires compatibility between the strategic and cultural “paths,” and consistency within them. There’s no doubt about it - building organisational alignment is a big challenge. Creating the right organisational alignment is not something that happens by chance and often a great deal of effort and thought goes into the process. The most important […]

Measuring organisational alignment is essential at each stage of your effort, just as you would with any other priority business initiative. Measuring organisational alignment allows you to identify backsliding, correct course where needed, and demonstrate tangible evidence of improvement - which can help to maintain positive momentum over the long haul.   Business performance A well-constructed […]

The most critical element in any strategy is its translation into reality. The only true measure of success is in its execution. And one of the key determinants of successful strategy implementation is organisational alignment. Have you ever watched the rowing eights event? Now, think about the performance of the top teams – what do you […]

Organisational alignment is an important concept for leaders to consider. This is especially true in the current fast-paced, complex, and constantly changing environment. Many organisations are struggling with changes in their external environment as a result of disruptive change. As these external changes are occurring they can lead to non-alignments within the organisations. Corporate culture […]