Only about 23% of employees in the average corporation truly understand their company's strategic goals, leaving the remaining majority to row in conflicting directions. This lack of alignment isn't just an HR problem; it is a fundamental drain on operational efficiency and institutional momentum.
The Philosophy of Alignment
The "mdp Standard Questionnaire" is built on the principle that a growth plan is only as effective as the people executing it. It moves beyond generic "how are you feeling" surveys to focus on technical and strategic literacy. It acknowledges that knowing what an A3 or A4 process is—cornerstones of Lean management—is a prerequisite for meaningful contribution to a modern corporate expansion.
The Survey Architecture
The structure of this library is designed to probe the gap between corporate vision and individual perception.
- Organizational Context: By capturing the Business unit, Department Name, and Position, the system allows for granular analysis. You can identify if the "Sales" team is more aligned than "Engineering," or if "Management" has failed to communicate effectively to "Operators."
- Knowledge Verification: Instead of asking for opinions, the template asks for understanding. Do they know the 5 key areas of the plan? Have they heard of the specific Lean tools? This data creates an objective heat map of institutional knowledge.
- Engagement Metrics: Fields like Do you feel part of the growth plan? and Confidence in growth plan measure the emotional buy-in. A workforce that knows the plan but doesn't believe in it is a workforce that will eventually stall.
Measuring the Invisible
Traditional surveys often fail because they are too long or too vague. This template focuses on the "pulse" of the organization. By tracking whether employees have witnessed any changes because of the plan, you validate the strategy's impact on the ground. The final 5 word feedback provides a qualitative summary that often reveals more than a dozen multiple-choice questions.
Power Feature: Aggregation of Choice Fields
By using Memento’s aggregation and charting features on the choice fields, you can instantly generate a visual dashboard of corporate alignment. You don't need to manually score the responses; the system provides a real-time percentage of "alignment" versus "confusion." This allows leadership to pivot their communication strategy mid-quarter, rather than waiting for an annual review to realize the team is lost.