Aligned Communication
Communication in an organization usually centers around what’s being done in the here and now. How are current projects are getting done. There’s some communication about plans and performance to those plans. However, aligned organizations communicate well around their mission and vision. They are telling stories about how employees are acting in accordance with the mission. They are coming up with new ideas that further that mission. They work across teams better because they have a common purpose and know they are talking about the same goals. They hold themselves, and each other accountable to their goals and the mission. Aligned communication not only makes certain tactical items are being managed, but it connect everyone to the WHY.
July 1, 2020
For its outstanding initiative in organizational alignment, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) has earned the Orgametrics Award from Orgametrics, an analytics and consulting firm dedicated to improving organizational alignment.
June 30, 2020
Organizational improvements don’t happen overnight. They take leadership drive and a determination to achieve, such as what’s occurring with the Colorado Springs School District 11, which is using Orgametrics alignment data to guide its future improvement efforts.
June 30, 2020
The Des Moines Public School District deployed an Orgametrics alignment survey in 2016. Since then, the data has been used to guide wide-ranging improvements that benefit students, teachers and the entire community
December 31, 2018
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August 14, 2018
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June 25, 2018
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April 30, 2018
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April 3, 2018
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