
Forget solutions, let’s first get the problem right
Strategic misalignment often results from leaders disagreeing on what to do: Which solutions to adopt, and which ones to forego. Instead of focusing on solutions, our research indicates that strategically aligned executives first agree on what problems represent priorities. Only when problems have been well defined and priorities established do they start a conversation on what to do. In this blog post, we explore expert advice on reaching strategic consensus. What’s your problem? Strategy meetings often start with someone asking “what should…