Simon Townsend

  • The Hidden Cost of Misalignment Within Talent Teams

    Every organisation understands the importance of attracting, hiring, and retaining the right people. Yet, many overlook the significant costs when their talent team (recruiters, hiring managers, and HR business partners) is not fully aligned with the organisation’s needs and strategy. The price tag can be startlingly high, from delays in filling critical roles to lost…

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  • 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…

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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…

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  • The importance of Alignment

    In today’s dynamic business environment, the alignment between a company’s strategy, its people, and its operations isn’t just a “nice to have” – it’s essential for sustained success. When all parts of an organisation work in harmony towards common goals, the results can be transformative. What is Alignment? Think of alignment as getting everyone in…

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