Strategic Initiative pattern outlines the flow of work from strategy to delivery, emphasizing alignment while cautioning against command-and-control risks without feedback loops.
Description
Work is initiated at the strategic level and flows downward — from FL3 (strategy) through FL2 (coordination) to FL1 (delivery). Each level adds context: strategy defines intent, coordination plans cross-team delivery, and teams implement the work.
Typical Context
Regulatory topics, company-wide programs, strategic bets, or multi-year transformation efforts.
Implications
Ensures alignment and consistency across the organization. Yet, this pattern risks becoming command-and-control if feedback loops are missing. Use clear review cadences and learning cycles to maintain adaptability.
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