Uncovering the hidden cost of misalignment

Alignment is multifaceted; it involves strategy, goals, communication, processes, culture, and project execution. Some areas have a more significant impact on overall alignment than others.

Misalignment in critical operational areas can accelerate financial losses over time and is often hidden; however, it can be measured by focusing on seven key areas:

  • On-time Project Completion
  • Strategy Effectiveness
  • Goal Alignment
  • Communication
  • Processes
  • Culture
  • Project Alignment

The Aligned to Achieve calculator is a valuable resource for making informed decisions to enhance efficiency and communication in your organisation. By identifying and quantifying misalignment, you can understand its financial impact and take steps to align your team’s efforts with your strategic objectives.

Understanding the 7 factors and how we calculate their impact

1. Strategy (20%)

Strategy alignment ensures that all organisational activities are directed towards the overarching goals and vision.

2. Goals (15%)

Clear and aligned goals at all levels ensure that teams and individuals are working towards common objectives. Goals translate strategy into actionable targets; thus, they hold significant importance.

3. Communication (15%)

Effective communication enables the dissemination of strategy and goals throughout the organisation. Miscommunication can lead to misunderstandings and misalignment.

4. Processes (15%)

Aligned processes ensure efficiency and consistency in operations, reducing waste and errors. Processes are the execution mechanism for strategy and goals.

5. Culture (10%)

Organisational culture influences employee behaviour and engagement. While culture is essential, its impact is more indirect and therefore is less tangible.

6. Project Alignment (15%)

Ensuring projects align with strategic objectives prevents resource wastage on non-strategic initiatives. Projects often consume significant resources; their alignment is crucial.

7. Completion Rate (10%)

The rate at which projects and tasks are completed impacts overall productivity and ROI. Completion rate reflects efficiency but may be influenced by factors outside alignment.

Your Total Alignment Score = 𝚺(Weighted Scores of All Factors)

If you’d like to understand how you can align your organisation across the 7 key areas and more, get your whole team on the same page, and remove the hidden cost of misalignment, we’d love to talk to you.