strategic-alignment

# Strategic Alignment Engine Strategy fails at the cascade, not the boardroom. This skill detects misalignment before it becomes dysfunction and builds systems that keep strategy connected from CEO to individual contributor. ## Keywords strategic alignment, strategy cascade, OKR alignment, orphan OKRs, conflicting goals, silos, communication gap, department alignment, alignment checker, strategy articulation, cross-functional, goal cascade, misalignment, alignment score ## Quick Start ```bash python scripts/alignment_checker.py # Check OKR alignment: orphans, conflicts, coverage gaps ``` ## Core Framework The alignment problem: **The further a goal gets from the strategy that created it, the less likely it reflects the original intent.** This is the organizational telephone game. It happens at every stage. The question is how bad it is and how to fix it. ### Step 1: Strategy Articulation Test Before checking cascade, check the source. Ask five people from five different teams: **"What is the company's most important strategic priority right now?"** **Scoring:** - All five give the same answer: ✅ Articulation is clear - 3–4 give similar answers: 🟡 Loose alignment — clarify and communicate - < 3 agree: 🔴 Strategy isn't clear enough to cascade. Fix this before fixing cascade. **Format test:** The strategy should be statable in one sentence. If leadership needs a paragraph, teams won't internalize it. - ❌ "We focus on product-led growth while maintaining enterprise...