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Strategy implies action to achieve the objective set forth by the plan. To
the extent an organization requires its workforce to think and act on behalf
of the enterprise, understanding the strategy and the underlying strategic
landscape will make all of the difference between achieving random
and intended outcomes. Empowering the organization to understand the
strategy creates leverage for the organization and radically reduces wasted
energy that is applied in conflict with the plan. Moreover, the very process
of socializing the organization’s understanding of its strategic landscape and
its associated strategy with new hires helps fine-tune the strategy as opin-
ions and insights come to the table in the course of discussion.
As Figure 6.1 conveys, strategic orientation and immersion helps yield
the Onboarding Margin by carving out value in three distinct ways.

INVESTMENT Strategy Immersion

Contextual Understanding
LEARNINGS – Business
– Role

More “Aha” Greater
OUTCOMES Moments by Satisfaction & Improved
Attrition
More People Motivation

Improvements Increase in Productivity
to How We
IMPACT
Do Business Reduced Costs
Increased Forward Momentum

CUMULATIVE LARGER ONBOARDING MARGIN
GAIN

Figure 6.1 From Immersion to Impact