Communication Inability to clearly communicate strategies Unable to quickly implement strategic changes Alignment Inability to clearly communicate strategies Unable to quickly implement strategic changes Accountability No view into strategic deployment = no accountability Can't link strategic initiatives to measurable results

Senior Manager

A manager who needs to insure resources are properly deployed - balancing needs of senior management and direct reports: VP, Director

Communication Lack clear understanding of strategies and initiatives Difficulty in showing strategy linkage to team/department Alignment Departmental initiatives mis aligned with corporate strategies Resources on duplicate projects or non-strategic initiatives Accountability Inability to show financial impact and link projects to larger initiatives Lack of departmental visibility can undermine position/stature

Project Manager

A day-to-day manager who needs a strong PM tool and would like to see projects relate to larger initiatives: Project or Program Manager

Communication Project Management software doesn't automatically link to strategic initiatives Time consuming meetings to update project progress Alignment Can't easily determine if projects align to strategic initiatives Inability to determine if other departments are duplicating efforts Accountability Unable to easily show how projects benefit the bottom line Project visibility limited to senior management