I am becoming more and more convinced that alignment is the number one factor in organizational health. Yes, everyone has a purpose and a strategy with lots of people and process. The real question is how does all of those moving pieces work together effectively. The HBR post is excellent:
“There is no universal or one-size-fits-all prescription for a winning business. But corporate leaders today seem to agree that strategic alignment is high on the list. Strategic alignment, for us, means that all elements of a business — including the market strategy and the way the company itself is organized — are arranged in such a way as to best support the fulfillment of its long-term purpose. ”