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The Organizational Alignment Methodology

Organizational Alignment occurs by design and follow-through. Without it, the outcome is hit or miss with a lot more misses than hits.

—HJH

The Organizational Alignment Cycle

Organizations that have been successful, based in part on good planning, know that they must provide the organization and its employees with a road map to help “translate” the vision and mission into “things people can do.” The next most critical element of what’s in a good plan is the strategic focus on the organization in terms of “how” it will compete.

The Organizational Alignment Cycle (OAC) is divided into six phases:

  • Phase I. Strategic Plan—This defines directions and sets expectations.

  • Phase II. Processes and ...

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