BUSINESS ACCELERATION CHECKLIST
INSTRUCTIONS
Review each statement on the checklist and check all habits that you feel have been implemented at your company. In some
cases, you may feel the company does not use the exact same language as the statement but meets the spirit of what the
habit is trying to accomplish. If that is the case, please check the box. If you believe your team has not applied any of the
habits in an area, please select “None of these apply.”
PRIORITY ALIGNMENT
F There are no more than 5 company annual priorities that have been aligned to our strategic priorities.
F There are no more than 5 company key initiatives ranked for the current quarter and aligned to annual priorities.
F We have identied the most critical key performance indicator, and our quarterly initiatives will drive progress towards it.
F Each Leader/Division/Function has no more than 5 quarterly priorities that align with those of the company.
F Everyone in the company is aware of our priorities, which are posted clearly, and knows how they contribute.
F We are using a theme to help align everyone to a critical priority, issue, value, or initiative.
F None of these apply.
MEETINGS
F All employees are in a daily huddle that lasts less than 15 minutes.
F Our huddles help our company pulse faster and communicate better.
F All employees participate in a weekly meeting.
F Our weekly meetings keep us focused on our top priorities, result in solving our problems and challenges, and are productive.
F We conduct a monthly meeting to keep focus on our priorities, review progress, resolve big issues, and stimulate learning.
F Quarterly and annually, the top management team meets to rene our strategy, establish goals for the quarter, and review progress.
F None of these apply.
CORE VALUES AND PURPOSE ARE “ALIVE” IN THE ORGANIZATION.
F We have clearly articulated our Core Values.
F We have clearly articulated our Core Purpose.
F Core Values and Purpose are clearly known by all employees.
F All leaders and managers refer to the Core Values and Purpose when giving praise or reprimands.
F HR processes and activities integrate with the Core Values and Purpose (hiring, orientation, appraisal, recognition, etc.).
F None of these apply.
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