(BIZTALKRADIO) SHOW 9: LINE OF SIGHT - WILLIAM EASTMAN

INTRODUCTION


OBJECTIVE


WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Elements of Vertical Alignment

• Vision, Mission, Values
• Initiatives, Goals, & Objectives
• Results & Performance Metrics
• Position Based on Process
• Fixed & Variable Compensation

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

1. clarity on the end game
   1. what is the long game for the business and your role
   2. sell, merge, liquidate, IPO?
2. skin in the game
   1. as a member of the organization how do I benefit from helping you achieve the long game?
3. line of sight on progress
   1. shared business goals and objectives
   2. vertical alignment of employees with strategy
   3. horizontal alignment of processes with end users
4. continuous feedback on performance
   1. measurement system based on balanced scorecard
   2. electronic and visual management of metrics
5. structured autonomy
   1. top down - creating the structure where autonomy is possible
   2. bottom up - taking initiative to solve problems at its level