Culture-Strategy Alignment Check

When to use Culture-Strategy Alignment Check

Use this when implementing a new strategy or when organizational performance is not meeting expectations, to ensure that the culture is aligned with the strategic goals.

What it solves

Strategy execution failure due to cultural resistance, lack of employee engagement, conflicting priorities.

How to run Culture-Strategy Alignment Check, step by step

1. Review the organization's stated strategy and core values. (10 min)
2. In small groups, discuss how the current culture supports or hinders the strategy. (20 min)
3. Identify specific cultural elements that need to be strengthened or changed to better support the strategy. (20 min)
4. Develop actionable recommendations for addressing the identified misalignments. (10 min)

Materials needed

• Copies of the organization's strategy and core values
• Whiteboard or flip chart
• Markers

Facilitator tips

• Encourage honest and open feedback about the current culture.
• Focus on identifying specific behaviors and practices that need to change.

Common pitfalls

• Participants being unwilling to challenge the status quo.
• Lack of leadership support for cultural change.

Variations

• Use a survey to gather data about employee perceptions of the culture.
• Conduct interviews with key stakeholders to gain deeper insights.

Running it online or hybrid

Use breakout rooms for small group discussions and a shared document for capturing key insights.

What it produces

A gap analysis highlighting areas where the culture supports or hinders the strategy, along with recommendations for addressing the misalignments.

Origin

Inspired by NOBL Academy's emphasis on culture change — source

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