11Principles of Enterprise Alignment

The one constant in a sea of change are the principles that inform our strategies and guide our decision-making.

Not all principles affect the roles of people in an organization the same. For example leaders have a far greater impact on the principles of Respect for Every Individual and Lead with Humility than do frontline associates. Certainly the principles apply to everyone, but the behavior of leaders relative to these principles profoundly impact the way others behave and ultimately the culture of the entire enterprise.

The operational principles related to continuous improvement like Seek Perfection, Flow Value and Embrace Scientific Thinking speak more loudly to managers and frontline associates ...

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