Organization Strategic Alignment
Strategic alignment involves harmonizing business strategies with organizational culture. This approach necessitates management to adapt and align its vision with leadership goals, ensuring consistency between tasks and their execution within the organization (Richards-Gustafson, 2016).
Developing a Supportive Culture
Establishing a supportive culture entails defining the competency of resources by evaluating equipment, staff, and processes, thereby controlling new challenges. Senior management involvement from the outset is crucial to secure necessary resources for employee and organizational success.
Modifying Factors Affecting Organizational Strategies Alignment
Understanding stakeholders, particularly customers, through marketing research aids successful alignment. Employing critical path analysis assists in developing project management timelines, predicting the time required for implementing change.
Aligning Management
Creating a performance and cultural management focus requires leaders to identify and agree upon objectives during strategic change. Understanding reasons for internal resistance to organizational alignment is vital for effective change management.
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
Transparent communication of the organization’s core purpose is paramount. Utilize various communication channels such as newsletters, emails, meetings, and posters to ensure stakeholders understand the organization’s value proposition.
Actively Involve Stakeholders
Involving representatives of stakeholder groups in strategic planning discussions fosters inclusivity. Departmental meetings provide opportunities to solicit input on plans and their outcomes, helping employees understand the distinction between strategic initiatives and daily tasks.
Health Information Management (HIM) professionals bear ethical obligations including safeguarding privacy, disclosing information appropriately, and maintaining the integrity of health information systems (AHIMA Code of Ethics, n.d.). Acting with integrity, advocating for policy changes, and ensuring a supportive working environment are paramount.