Is Your Leadership Team Actually Aligned?

Is Your Leadership Team Actually Aligned?

“We thought we were aligned — until everything started pulling in different directions.”

That’s what one leadership team told us. On the surface, things looked great. But behind the scenes, execution stalled:

• Teams duplicated work

• Decisions escalated unnecessarily

• Senior leaders gave conflicting guidance

The problem? Not strategy. Unclear mandates.

🔍 The Quiet Alignment Gap

In growth-stage companies, alignment is often based on familiarity — not clarity. But real alignment only happens when mandates are defined, differentiated, and visible.

If your team avoids owning decisions or constantly checks in for approval, that’s your signal.

🛠 Try This DIY: Mandate Alignment Map

We built this to help leadership teams clarify ownership — without needing consultants in the room.

Here’s how to do it:

• List all leadership roles (CEO, COO, etc.)

• For each, define their mandate (not job scope — outcomes)

• Mark what decisions they own and what they co-own

• Spot overlaps, blind spots, or grey zones

• Ask: Are we really on the same page?

💡 Why It Matters

Alignment isn’t about agreement — it’s about execution speed.

When every leader knows their lane, your business moves faster and scales with less friction.