Introduction
This provides an in-depth view of each strategic initiative within your organization's business architecture. Initiatives in Orthogramic represent high-level efforts aimed at achieving specific business outcomes, often involving multiple programs and projects to ensure alignment with overall strategic goals. This page is designed to help you track, monitor, and manage these initiatives, allowing for real-time updates and detailed insights into progress, risks, and dependencies.
For a broader understanding of how initiatives fit within the organization, you can refer to the Program Detail and Project Detail pages. These pages provide further granularity on how programs and projects are managed under the umbrella of larger initiatives.
Explore Program Detail for an overview of how programs are coordinated and tracked to support strategic initiatives here.
For a detailed breakdown of individual projects contributing to these programs, visit the Project Detail page here.
Initiative Hierarchy: Initiative > Program > Project
In Orthogramic, the hierarchy of work efforts is structured into three main levels: Initiative, Program, and Project. This structure ensures that all strategic goals and tasks are aligned and tracked from a high-level initiative down to the individual project level, providing a comprehensive view of organizational progress.
Initiative: Represents the overarching goal or strategic effort. An initiative typically spans across several programs and encompasses multiple business objectives. It is the highest level in the hierarchy and serves as a container for related programs.
Program: Programs sit beneath initiatives and are collections of related projects that contribute to the achievement of an initiative’s objectives. Programs ensure that the work being done at the project level remains aligned with the broader goals of the initiative. For more information, visit the Program Detail page.
Project: At the base of the hierarchy are projects. Projects are specific tasks or efforts that, when completed, contribute to the success of the program and, by extension, the initiative. Projects often have defined timelines, deliverables, and outcomes. You can explore the specifics of projects on the Project Detail page.
This hierarchical structure ensures that each element of your organization's strategy is broken down into manageable parts while maintaining clear lines of alignment and accountability.
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Initiative attributes
Domain | Attribute | Description | Example |
Initiatives | Title | The name or title of the initiative. | Digital Transformation |
Initiatives | Description | A detailed explanation of what the initiative entails. | Implementation of digital tools and processes to enhance business operations. |
Initiatives | Purpose | The intended purpose or function of the initiative within the organization. | To improve efficiency and competitiveness through digital technology. |
Initiatives | Owner | The individual or team responsible for the initiative. | IT Department |
Initiatives | Organizational Unit | The organizational unit(s) to which the initiative is linked. | All departments |
Initiatives | Goals | Specific objectives of the initiative. | Increase digital adoption by 50% |
Initiatives | Progress Tracking | Tools and methods to monitor progress towards initiative goals. | Project management software, regular status reports |
Initiatives | Resource Allocation | Distribution and management of resources for initiatives. | Budget, personnel, technology |
Initiatives | Dependencies | Other initiatives, processes, or systems that the initiative depends on. | Existing IT infrastructure, staff training programs |
Initiatives | Related Initiatives | Initiatives that are related or linked to this initiative. | IT Modernization, Process Automation |
Initiatives | Performance Indicators | Metrics used to measure the success and progress of the initiative. | Percentage of digital adoption, project completion rate |
Initiatives | Risks | Potential risks associated with the initiative and its implementation. | Resistance to change, budget overruns |
Initiatives | Improvement Opportunities | Areas where the initiative can be enhanced or improved. | Increased training, stakeholder engagement |
Initiatives | Strategic Alignment | How the initiative aligns with the organization's strategic goals and objectives. | Supports the strategic goal of enhancing operational efficiency |
Initiatives | Related strategies | Strategies that are connected or aligned with the primary strategy, providing additional support or focus. | Digital Transformation Strategy |
Initiatives | Parent | A high-level capability that encompasses multiple sub-capabilities or child capabilities. It represents a broad area of business functionality. | Customer Management |
Initiatives | Child | A specific capability that falls under a broader parent capability. It represents a more granular aspect of business functionality. | Customer Onboarding |
Initiatives | Child Program | A specific program that is part of a larger initiative, focusing on a particular set of objectives. | Employee Wellness Program |
Program detail
Each Program Detail page offers detailed information about one organizational program, including its objectives, resources, timelines, and performance indicators. This ensures that programs are structured and managed to achieve strategic objectives. It is reached from Business Architecture > Initiative > Initiative detail > Program.
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Program Element
Element | Sub-Element | Description | Example |
Program | Title | The name or title of the program. | Employee Wellness Program |
Program | Description | A detailed explanation of what the program entails. | Initiatives to improve employee health and well-being. |
Program | Purpose | The intended purpose or function of the program within the organization. | To enhance employee satisfaction and productivity. |
Program | Owner | The individual or team responsible for the program. | HR Department |
Program | Organizational Unit | The organizational unit(s) to which the program is linked. | Human Resources |
Program | Goals | Specific objectives of the program. | Reduce employee turnover by 10% |
Program | Resources | Resources allocated for the program implementation. | Budget, personnel, wellness tools |
Program | Timeline | The timeline for achieving the program goals. | 2024-2025 |
Program | Performance Indicators | Metrics used to measure the success of the program. | Employee satisfaction score, retention rate |
Program | Dependencies | Other programs, initiatives, or processes that the program depends on. | Training programs, health benefits |
Program | Related Programs | Programs that are related or linked to this program. | Leadership Development Program |
Program | Risks | Potential risks associated with the program and its implementation. | Low participation, budget constraints |
Program | Improvement Opportunities | Areas where the program can be enhanced or improved. | Increased communication, more diverse wellness activities |
Program | Strategic Alignment | How the program aligns with the organization's strategic goals and objectives. | Supports the strategic goal of improving employee well-being |
Program | Parent Initiative | The parent initiative to which this program belongs. | Employee Engagement Initiative |
Program | Child Projects | Projects that are part of this program. | Health Screening Project, Fitness Program Project |
Project detail
Each Project Detail page describes one specific project, including its scope, objectives, timelines, and performance metrics. This ensures that projects are effectively planned and executed to contribute to the overall success of the organization’s strategic initiatives. It is reached from Business Architecture > Initiatives > Program detail >Project detail.
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Project Element
Element | Sub-Element | Description | Example |
Project | Title | The name or title of the project. | CRM Implementation Project |
Project | Description | A detailed explanation of what the project entails. | Deploying a new CRM system to improve customer relationship management. |
Project | Purpose | The intended purpose or function of the project within the program. | To enhance customer interaction and streamline processes. |
Project | Owner | The individual or team responsible for the project. | IT Department |
Project | Organizational Unit | The organizational unit(s) to which the project is linked. | Sales and Marketing |
Project | Goals | Specific objectives of the project. | Implement CRM system by Q4 2024 |
Project | Resources | Resources allocated for the project implementation. | Budget, technology, personnel |
Project | Timeline | The timeline for completing the project. | Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 |
Project | Performance Indicators | Metrics used to measure the success of the project. | System uptime, user adoption rate |
Project | Dependencies | Other projects, initiatives, or processes that the project depends on. | Existing IT infrastructure, training programs |
Project | Related Projects | Projects that are related or linked to this project. | Marketing Automation Project |
Project | Risks | Potential risks associated with the project and its implementation. | Delays in implementation, budget overruns |
Project | Improvement Opportunities | Areas where the project can be enhanced or improved. | Additional training, stakeholder engagement |
Project | Strategic Alignment | How the project aligns with the organization's strategic goals and objectives. | Supports the strategic goal of enhancing customer relationship management |
Project | Parent Program | The parent program to which this project belongs. | Customer Relationship Management Program |
Project | Child Projects | Projects that are part of this project (if applicable). | Data Migration Project, User Training Project |