Team Alignment Checklist

Ensure Everyone Is Focused on the Same Outcomes

Why Alignment Matters for Growth Without the Waste

As a founder... you've fought hard to define what really matters to your business in Step 2: Refocus of the GRASP framework.

But... even the clearest vision will fail if your team isn't fully aligned with it.

When team members work with different goals, misunderstandings, or unclear priorities... waste creeps in fast...

Time is lost on tasks that don't matter.
Energy is drained by confusion and conflict.
Money is spent on activities that don't move the business forward.

Alignment isn't just about getting everyone on the same page... It's about building shared clarity and purpose so every action counts.

The Team Alignment Checklist helps you achieve exactly that.

It's a simple, practical tool to ensure your entire team understands your priorities, their role, and how their work directly contributes to growth.

What This Tool Does for You

When you use this checklist, you'll be able to...

Spot hidden gaps before they derail progress.
Clarify expectations so everyone knows exactly what success looks like.
Strengthen accountability without micromanaging.
Reduce waste caused by duplicated effort or misaligned goals.
Create shared ownership of growth so it's not all on your shoulders.

When your team moves in one direction... momentum builds - and waste disappears.

Why Founders Often Get Stuck Without Team Alignment

As a founder... you carry the vision of your business in your head and heart.

But... unless your team fully understands and shares that vision... it's like rowing a boat with everyone paddling in different directions.

This lack of team alignment creates hidden barriers that drain your resources and slow growth...

Confusion About Priorities - When goals aren't crystal clear... team members make their own assumptions - often working hard on the wrong things.
Duplicated Effort - Two people unknowingly tackle the same task while other vital work gets left undone.
Founder Dependency - Every decision comes back to you, leaving you stuck in the weeds instead of leading from the front.
Low Morale - Frustration builds when people don't see how their work contributes to success.
Wasted Resources - Time, money, and energy are spent fixing problems that could have been avoided.

Without alignment... even the most talented team can unintentionally create chaos... instead of growth.

The Team Alignment Checklist helps you eliminate these issues before they derail your progress.

It gives you a clear way to ensure everyone understands your priorities, their responsibilities, and how their work directly impacts the growth of the business - so every action moves you forward without waste.

How to Use the Team Alignment Checklist

The checklist is split into three key sections to take you from misalignment to complete clarity...

Step 1: Define the Big Picture

Make sure your team understands the vision and direction of the business.

Ask and answer questions such as...

Does everyone know the core mission and purpose?
Are priorities for this quarter, crystal clear?
Is there a shared understanding of what growth without waste looks like?

Step 2: Clarify Roles and Responsibilities

Unclear roles lead to confusion and duplicated effort.

This step ensures that...

Every team member knows exactly what they're responsible for.
No task is owned by 'everyone' - which often means no one.
The right resources are available to support success.

Step 3: Identify and Remove Barriers

Find and fix the things holding your team back.

Are there slow processes causing frustration?
Is communication breaking down between departments?
Are there tools or training gaps stopping people from doing their best work?

Download Your Team Alignment Checklist

This team alignment checklist gives you everything you need to ensure everyone is focused on the same outcomes....

>>> Download the Team Alignment Checklist →

What's inside the file?

Instructions Tab:
- Simple step-by-step guidance on how to use each section.
- Tips for running a productive team alignment session.
Blank Checklist:
- Columns will include:
  - Goal or Priority
  - Team Member Responsible
  - Current Understanding (Yes/No/Partial)
  - Barriers Identified
  - Action Needed
  - Due Date
Demo Checklist:
- Pre-filled with examples a typical founder-led business might face, such as:
  - Launching a new marketing channel
  - Improving customer service response times
  - Streamlining onboarding
  - Reducing wasted spend on tools
Action Plan Tab:
- Space to turn identified misalignments into concrete next steps.
- Columns for action item, owner, timeline, and status.

The Downloadable Team Alignment Checklist

This checklist is ready for you to use in Excel, Google Sheets, or your preferred spreadsheet tool.

When populated, your checklist will look something like...

Next Steps After Filling in Your Team Alignment Checklist

Once you've downloaded and filled in your team alignment checklist...

>>> Follow 'Step 1: Structure Your Plan' on the 'Accelerate' page →

Or visit the Founders Resource Hub to download other tools to help you to grow without the waste.