10 Stt d i ti l

10 Stepstoward organizational

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Why Alignment?

–noun1.an adjustment to a line; arrangement in a

straight line.2. the proper adjustment of the components of an

circuit, machine, etc., for coordinated functioning.

3.a state of agreement or cooperation among persons, groups, nations, etc., with a common cause or viewpoint.

Dictionary.com. Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc.

Alignment

“From Him the whole body, fitted and knit together by every supporting ligament, promotes the growth of the body for building up itself in love by the proper working of each individual part.” ‒ Eph 4:16, HCSV

Organizational Alignment

Research every element of the externalenvironment that could affect the achievement of your purpose.

Developa corporate

culturethat sees

changeas normal.

2. Embracechange

Connect with the community of which your organization is a part.

Select the market you will serve, the services you will offer, and the technologies you will use.

Make sure that structure

serves strategy.

Align your leadership style to your strategy and to your stage of organizational development.

Identify the steps that lead to the achievement of your purpose.

Multiply your radius of influence by investing in others.

Install systems for measuring whether you are being true to your core values.

9. Measure what you value

10.Prayfor synergy

When all systems are alignedan effect is produced

that is greater than the sumof the parts.

Dr. Greg Waddell

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CreditsPhoto of Swiss air show by Matt Teague (18 July 2004), www.morguefile.com/archive/?display=24018&

Silhouettes of hikers by Clara Natoli (3 October 2004), www.morguefile.com/archive/?display=37568&

Photo of magnifying glass by Alton Koman (March 27, 2006), www.morguefile.com/archive/?display=112716&

Photos of the domino effect by Louise (14 November 2006), http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Domino_effect.jpg

Photos of ruler by Bianca (11 November 2007), http://www.morguefile.com/archive/?display=188132&