Aligning Team and Organizational Goals as a BusiNess Leader

Dysfunction in organizations happens when there is a breakdown between the broader organizational goals and the individual incentives of teams and employees. But when every team is properly aligned with the strategic plan, it creates a win-win not just for teams and leaders, but also for customers and stakeholders.

In this course, instructor David Burkus shows you how to use your organization’s purpose to establish your team’s priorities and set goals that are in alignment with the organization’s goals and mission. By the end of this course, you’ll also be prepared to keep your team on track through regular, impactful huddles.

Learning objectives

• Identify the key elements of organizational alignment, including team roles and stakeholder relationships.
• Explain how a team’s purpose connects to the broader organizational mission.
• Organize and prioritize team tasks by importance, and communicate the most critical objectives to maintain focus, even in changing conditions.
• Assess the clarity and feasibility of team goals by evaluating their alignment with organizational priorities and testing them against specific success criteria.
• Develop a dynamic team communication workflow through regular team huddles.

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