There is no shortage of challenges faced by organizations today. However, most executives say the biggest issue they face is the lack of visibility into how work connects to their strategy. The inability to bridge the persistent gap between high level business strategies and the practical execution of these strategies into delivery plans is a core challenge experienced by organizations trying to align business strategies and delivery execution work. David Norton and Robert Kaplan, authors of “The Balanced Scorecard: Translating Strategy into Action,” highlighted this issue by noting that a staggering 90% of organizations fail to successfully execute their strategies. This gap underscores a fundamental problem: strategic management lacks the same level of commitment and focus as other functions within the organization.
Despite the prevalence of strategic plans in many organizations, there’s often a gap in accessibility and understanding among employees. Few can easily pinpoint or explain the main goals and objectives laid out in these plans. Moreover, individuals are often left out of the planning process, and strategic plans aren’t seamlessly integrated into daily operations. As a result, there is a disconnect between business objectives and growth goals and the daily work performed by delivery teams. This problem of aligning business strategies with delivery execution remains pervasive and requires concerted efforts to address effectively.
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