Which governance practice helps ensure a Mega Goal remains aligned with strategy during execution?

• A. Regular reviews of alignment with strategy and leadership involvement
• B. Occasional checks only at project start
• C. Rely solely on initial plan without reviews
• D. Restrict access to strategic documents

Answer: (A)

Ongoing governance that includes regular checks against strategic intent, with leadership actively involved, keeps a Mega Goal aligned as work progresses. A Mega Goal is a high-level objective tied to strategy, and during execution conditions can change—markets, resources, or priorities may shift. Regular alignment reviews act as a steady heartbeat: they compare actual progress to the desired strategic outcomes, surface drift early, and empower leaders to reallocate priorities, approve adjustments, and address risks.

This approach is better than doing check-ins only at the start, which leaves no mechanism to catch misalignment as things evolve. It’s also better than relying solely on the original plan without reviews, which discourages learning or adapting to new information. And restricting access to strategic documents undermines transparency and coordination, making it harder to stay aligned. Regular reviews with leadership involvement keep the execution tethered to strategy throughout the journey.