The importance of Alignment

The importance of alignment within a company cannot be overstated. When strategies, operations, and human capabilities are in harmony, businesses experience heightened performance, more engaged employees, and a competitive edge in their industry. Implementing robust alignment practices is not merely an administrative exercise; it is a strategic imperative that can define the future trajectory of a company.

By focusing on alignment, companies can create an environment where every resource is optimised, every decision supports the broader objectives, and every employee moves together towards shared success.

• Developing Organisational Alignment
  Unlock your organisation’s potential with a unique, interactive workshop that drives clarity, alignment, and strategic focus while strengthening team connections. At Aligned to Achieve (A2A), we bring teams together using the Aligned to Achieve platform to identify key organisational goals, uncover blockers, and design actionable strategies for success. Along the way, participants find the sessions… Read more: Developing Organisational Alignment
• Running Effective TA Strategy Workshops: A Practical Guide
  As 2024 concludes, many TA leaders are planning their annual strategy workshops. Having facilitated dozens of these sessions, I’ve learned what works (and doesn’t) to create meaningful alignment and actionable outcomes. Understanding the big questions you want answered is always key to these strategy workshops. Less is more – I sometimes feel some TA Leaders… Read more: Running Effective TA Strategy Workshops: A Practical Guide
• A2A in Action: From Theory to Practice
  Let me share a practical example of how A2A transforms the TA function from a reactive service provider to a strategic business partner. The Scenario: Multi-Business TA Alignment Meet Sarah, a TA Leader supporting six distinct business units in a large corporation: Originally, Sarah’s team operated in a traditional recruitment model – receiving requisitions and… Read more: A2A in Action: From Theory to Practice
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  Creating alignment
  In business, we often hear culture described as “the water we swim in” – those invisible currents of behaviours, beliefs, and attitudes surrounding and influencing everything we do. Just as fish may not notice the water around them, we sometimes fail to recognise how powerfully culture shapes our daily work lives. But here’s an empowering… Read more: Creating alignment
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  Unblocking potential – a playful twist on strategy with A2A
  Picture this – you are a head honcho in the People & Culture (P&C) department of a buzzing large company, gearing up for an out-of-office strategy workshop that is more anticipated than a grand final. You are not just planning another humdrum corporate retreat. This time, you are aiming to spark a wildfire of ideas… Read more: Unblocking potential – a playful twist on strategy with A2A