While there’s no magic formula to guarantee success, strategic alignment is one of the key differences between organizations that perform well and those that don’t. In fact, research from Brightline found that strategic alignment is what the top 10 percent use to hit their business goals.Here, we’ll explore four questions companies can ask to determine their current level of strategic alignment, specifically around learning programs. But before we dive in, let’s think about what strategic alignment is and is not. Strategic alignment should not be confused with return on investment (ROI), and if you’re simply using financial measures to evaluate projects, chances are you’re not aligning them with strategy."Strategic alignment means that all elements of a business including the market strategy and the way the company itself is organized are arranged in such a way as to best support the fulfillment of its long-term purpose,” according to Harvard Business Review .Put si