We Are Aligned

Everyone agrees on the phrase and defines it differently.

One phrase. Four perfectly aligned interpretations.

Alignment is easiest to achieve when nobody checks what anyone agreed to.

Shared language can hide incompatible strategies until execution makes the disagreement expensive.

Shared language can hide incompatible strategies until execution makes the disagreement expensive.

The conversation

What word does everyone at your company agree on but define differently?

Part Two · The Naked Truth

Three truths hiding under this episode.

Shared language can hide incompatible strategies until execution makes the disagreement expensive.