The organization’s strategic plan has a direct impact on the units’ strategic plans. Similarly, the vision statement, objectives, and strategies of the various units need to be congruent with the overall organizational vision, objectives, and strategies. The congruence between the mission of the organization and its various units is important, regardless of the type of industry and the size of the organization.

High-performing organizations have a clear alignment in the mission and vision of the overall and unit-level mission and vision statements. The organization’s strategic plan, including the mission, vision, objectives, and strategies, cascades down to all organizational levels. Thus, each division, branch, department, or unit also creates its own strategic plan, which should be consistent with the organization’s overall plan.