misalignment
noun
mis·align·ment
ˌmis-ə-ˈlīn-mənt 
plural misalignments
: the condition of being out of correct position or improperly adjusted : bad or incorrect alignment
Over time, because of damage and wear, typewriters develop faults and misalignments that render their typescript unique.—
Laney Salisbury et al.
Laney Salisbury et al.… overuse injuries are all too often the consequence of poor technique or misalignment of body parts.—Jane E. Brody
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Reasons vary, including misalignments on organizational culture, unexpected leadership shakeups and opposition from local stakeholders.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Recognizing this misalignment is thus crucial in determining whether the impending transition will be guided by foresight - or disrupted by reactive, last-minute responses.
—London Business School, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
This is a critical cultural misalignment because employees' needs go beyond finances, and ignoring it can have substantial consequences.
—Jessica Kriegel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Overly restrictive policies drive employees to seek workarounds, and misalignment between IT and business teams drives employees to seek alternative solutions.
—Rajat Bhargava, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Recognizing this misalignment is thus crucial in determining whether the impending transition will be guided by foresight - or disrupted by reactive, last-minute responses.
—London Business School, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
This is a critical cultural misalignment because employees' needs go beyond finances, and ignoring it can have substantial consequences.
—Jessica Kriegel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Overly restrictive policies drive employees to seek workarounds, and misalignment between IT and business teams drives employees to seek alternative solutions.
—Rajat Bhargava, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Misalignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misalignment. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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