Organizational alignment delivers on the promise
Organizational alignment
When systems are aligned, teams move with shared direction and purpose.
Systems shape how work actually happens inside an organization. Leadership practices, decision processes, and everyday workflows determine whether a business operates with clarity or confusion.
Why organizational matters
As organizations grow, communication becomes more complex. Stress, confusion, and stalled performance are often treated as people problems, when in fact 94% of the problem may lie in broken, hidden, or outdated systems.
Organizational alignment helps leaders and teams bring those patterns into view, identify what is not working beneath the surface, and begin creating healthier, more effective ways of working.
Principles of effective systems
Organizational alignment is grounded in well-established systems principles that help leaders and teams understand where problems originate and how meaningful improvements are achieved.
These principles shift the focus away from blame and toward improving the systems that shape how work actually happens.
The 94% Rule
W. Edwards Deming observed that approximately 94% of organizational problems are caused by faulty systems rather than individual workers. As he famously noted, “A bad system will beat a good person every time.”This principle shifts attention away from blame and toward improving the processes, structures, and workflows that shape how work actually happens.This principle shifts attention from blaming individuals to improving the processes and structures that shape results.The 50/50 Rule
There are two factors to improving any organization. One is transforming systems, the other is transforming people. Both are equally important.Systems shape how work happens, while people bring the insight and commitment needed to improve those systems. Alignment occurs when both are strengthened together.The 94% Rule
Reverse engineer the chaos in your workplace by applying the 80/20 rule. By identifying the 20% of processes responsible for 80% of the breakdowns, teams can focus improvement where it matters most.Broken systems are repaired, hidden systems become visible, and better systems are developed.
The framework in motion
Organizational alignment begins with taking an honest look at how the organization is actually functioning. Using systems-based methods, leaders and key team members can identify broken or missing systems, uncover root causes, and develop practical solutions that support healthier, more effective ways of working.
Consulting engagements
Progress begins with a consultation
We begin with a complimentary 15-minute introductory call to learn what is bringing you to us and determine whether a 90-minute strategic consultation is the most useful next step.
The consultation provides focused time to examine the issue, decision, or opportunity in context. If additional support would be helpful, we will recommend a customized next step based on what the consultation reveals, the level of work involved, and your priorities and budget.
90-minute strategic consultation
This focused consultation is designed for a founder, business owner, or small leadership group facing an important decision, recurring concern, new opportunity, or request that would benefit from an experienced outside perspective.
Before we meet, you will complete a focused questionnaire and provide relevant materials. During the consultation, we examine the situation, determine what deserves attention first, and identify the most useful next step.
The fee for the 90-minute consulting session is $1,000 and includes up to three leaders.
The fee includes a 90-minute consulting session for up to three leaders, a Zoom recording of the session, notes, and a short written report with recommended next steps.
This session is for leaders, or up to three members of a leadership team, who are facing unresolved problems, recurring concerns, or organizational challenges that have been difficult to identify or solve.
We take a focused look at the issue beneath the surface, distill it down to what matters most, and work toward a practical strategy, solution, or next step. In many cases, that includes identifying system-level issues that may be contributing to the problem.
This session can be helpful when leadership, communication, culture, team dynamics, or recurring organizational problems are affecting the health and performance of the business. It is especially valuable when the issue may involve broken, missing, or outdated systems.
The outcome may be a clearer understanding of the real issue, a strategy for addressing it, or a next step that helps move the organization in a healthier and more effective direction.
If you need someone to be a catalyst for sustainable change in your organization, Maryle is an absolute gem.
Alignment resource
Download Maryle’s Alignment Blueprint brochure or view the interactive flip book for a closer look at the framework behind stronger leadership, healthier teams, and better organizational performance.
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