In the same way that a well-defined approach is needed to develop an effective strategic plan, an equally well-designed approach is needed to support the alignment of your organization's structure, management concepts, systems, processes, networks, knowledge nets, training, hiring, and reward systems. Examining top-down, bottom-up, and core planning and execution processes, The Organizational Alignment Handbook: A Catalyst for Performance Acceleration provides a systematic approach for establishing the infrastructure needed to support a successful transformation and make your strategic plan a reality.
Bridging the gap between macro and micro approaches with a single unified theory, the book provides the understanding needed to assess the effectiveness of your organization’s current management system. It explains how to identify potential projects, introduce new practices, plan for resource allocation, and define and recommend decision governance. Identifying the capability constraints you must resolve in order for your company to thrive in an increasingly competitive business environment, the book explains:
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How the organizational master plan fits into alignment activities
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How strategic planning process and outcomes can be made part of the performance plan for individuals
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How to use controllable factors as the foundation for your master plan
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How to develop a set of vision statements that defines how your organization will function in the future
The management skills your organization currently possesses might be effective in today’s environment, but are they the skills needed to meet strategic objectives in the future? This book outlines a step-by-step approach for achieving organization-wide alignment of processes, applications, and systems, and to ensure acceptance of the results by all stakeholders. It includes examples of organizations implementing the strategies discussed as well as a review of the activities you need to follow to minimize the time it takes to reach your performance objectives today and in the future.
The Management for Results Handbook Series
Preface
Acknowledgement
About The Author - H. James Harrington
About The Author - Frank Voehi
Other Books by H. James Harrington and/or Frank Voehi
Chapter 1 : Overview
Chapter 2 : Alignment Considerations
Chapter 3 : The Organizational Alignment Methodology
Chapter 4 : Phase I. Strategic Planning
Chapter 5 : Phase II. Processes and Networks
Chapter 6 : Phase III. Organizational Structure Design
Chapter 7 : Phase IV. Staffing
Chapter 8 : Phase V. Rewards and Recognition System Design
Chapter 9 : Phase VI. Implementation
Chapter 10 : Epilogue
Appendix A : Definitions and Abbreviations
Appendix B : Some of the 1100 Plus Improvement Tools
Index
