The Item also calls for a projection of the organization's performance. The main intent of the Item is effective translation and implementation of the organization's directions, incorporating measures that permit clear communication and tracking of progress and performance. Area 2.2a calls for information on how the action plans are developed and deployed. Of central importance in this Area is how alignment and consistency are achieved for example, via key processes and key measurements. Alignment and consistency are intended also to provide a basis for setting and communicating priorities for ongoing improvement activities part of the daily work of all work units.
Performance measures are also critical to performance tracking.
Critical action plan requirements include human resource plans to support the overall strategy. Through this tracking process, organizations should be better prepared to take into account their rates of improvement and change relative to competitors and relative to their own targets or stretch goals as a diagnostic management tool.