A revealing research gap
In PMO Partners’ source study, 88 percent of executives considered alignment important to strategic initiatives. Yet 64 percent described their own teams as fully aligned and three-quarters rated their teams above average. Interviews also surfaced inconsistent targets, side agreements, and difficult stakeholder dynamics.
Look for shared commitment
Confidence is a starting point, not a reliable measure. Examine whether leaders apply consistent criteria, share resources, and uphold decisions outside the meeting room. The study found executives reporting full alignment were three times as likely to report increasing revenue; that association is not proof of causation. A practical assessment should expose behavior and unresolved tradeoffs, not simply collect favorable opinions.