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Pattern 2 – Strategic Initiative

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Strategic Initiative pattern outlines the flow of work from strategy to delivery, emphasizing alignment while cautioning against command-and-control risks without feedback loops.
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Work starts at the strategic level and flows downward from FL3 (strategy) to FL1 (delivery), adding context at each level.

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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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