Aligning everyone in a big corporation is like herding cats - you've got workers worried about their day-to-day, managers trying to balance their carrier plus t

Aligning everyone in a big corporation is like herding cats - you've got workers worried about their day-to-day, managers trying to balance their carrier plus top and bottom, and executives planning for the long haul. Lots of potential for clashes and dropped balls there. The fix? Clear, strategic chatter top to bottom; giving employees a real stake in decision-making; building up leadership skills in your managers; aligning performance incentives with company goals; and creating a team culture that's all about working together and being transparent. Easier said than done...