Strategic Alignment
Channel: Workforce Group
Date: 2022-02-04

Just as car tyres need to be in alignment to keep all suspension components working at their peak, same applies to organisations where all elements need to align for the business to perform at the highest level. ​
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We can't overemphasise the criticality of strategic alignment to organisational success. First, you need to have a clear and implementable plan for achieving your objectives. To succeed as a business, leaders must be clear on their strategic goals - where the organisation is headed, and strategic actions - how it plans to get there.

Secondly, it is important to understand that strategic alignment is not a one-off event but an ongoing process that requires constant leadership, communication, and monitoring. ​
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As we all know, when a car's suspension is out of alignment, it results in uneven tyre wear and the potential risk of a blowout. In the same vein, when an organisation is misaligned, it results in decreased performance and absolute disengagement. ​
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Organisations that are strategically aligned operate more efficiently and achieve better outcomes.  ​