Framework Elements

Alignment

Shared purpose uniting rather than metrics dividing.

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Alignment is shared purpose and direction that unites people and teams—contrasted with competing metrics and goals that create division and silos.

True Alignment

Comes from:

  • Shared outcomes
  • Common purpose
  • Unified metrics
  • Collective success
  • Mutual understanding

False Alignment

Results from:

  • Forced agreement
  • Suppressed dissent
  • Performative consensus
  • Political pressure
  • Conformity enforcement

Enabling Alignment

Shared Outcomes:

  • Common goals
  • Unified success measures
  • Collective accountability
  • Mutual benefit

Clear Purpose:

  • Compelling direction
  • Meaningful work
  • Understood strategy
  • Authentic mission

Open Dialogue:

  • Honest discussion
  • Productive tension
  • Genuine exploration
  • Collaborative problem-solving

Barriers to Alignment

  • Competing metrics
  • Siloed goals
  • Political dynamics
  • Unclear strategy
  • Conformity pressure

Real alignment emerges from shared purpose, not forced agreement.

Related Terms

CONVEY Framework

Structured communication approach for change management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Natural cooperation across boundaries for shared purpose.

Silos

Independent departments creating barriers to value flow.

More Framework Elements Terms

Accessibility

Removing barriers to natural connection.

Clarity

Communication enabling genuine understanding.

Delight

Exceeding expectations through genuine care for human experience.

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