Initiative detail

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.

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