One simple question can surface the truth fast.
Ask people to explain the mission in their own words and how their role supports it.
The way they respond tells you almost everything you need to know.
Mission alignment directly impacts:
When people understand the mission, they make better decisions without being told what to do. When they don’t, culture becomes compliance.
Many leaders assume:
“We’ve communicated the mission, so people get it.”
But communication isn’t the same as clarity.
Teams can see the mission every day and still feel disconnected from how it applies to their work.
That disconnect is where disengagement begins.
Ask individuals or small groups:
“In your own words, what is our mission and how does your role help bring it to life?”
Then listen for:
You’re looking for patterns, not perfect answers.
This gives you an immediate read on the health of your Shared Mission.
If alignment is weak:
Tie goals back to the mission more consistently
Help managers translate mission into day-to-day work
Create space for reflection, not just communication
Small changes in conversation can drive meaningful clarity.
If you want a fast, low-lift way to understand how aligned your entire company culture really is, this is where our Quick Culture Assessment fits naturally.
It provides a quick snapshot of:
No heavy lift. Just insight.