Partner: Orgametrics®

Client: Dunwoody College of Technology

Industry: Higher Education

Background

Dunwoody College of Technology launched an ambitious strategic vision with bold goals centered on institutional growth, increased diversity, and raising the college’s profile. As the implementation of that plan accelerated, leadership reached a key realization: while the strategy was well-articulated, it was critical to ensure the organization was truly aligned before pushing forward.

“We had done all the things we thought we should—and we thought we were doing them well. But we needed to understand where the organization really was with us.”

To validate and strengthen organizational alignment with its strategic goals, Dunwoody partnered with Infinity Systems to implement the Orgametrics® tool, a solution built specifically to assess alignment within complex institutions.

The Challenge

Dunwoody leaders recognized that progress on strategic goals required more than plans and metrics—it demanded organizational clarity, engagement, and alignment. The team asked:

• Is our organization aligned to the strategic plan in the way we think it is?
• Where are the gaps in understanding, commitment, and execution?
• What should we prioritize to get the greatest return on our limited time and effort?

“You can’t fix everything at once. Orgametrics® helped us identify where we would get the best investment of time.”

The Orgametrics® Approach

Dunwoody implemented the Orgametrics® assessment. Within a short time, the college received a detailed, data-rich analysis of:

• Areas of strong alignment and institutional strengths
• Misaligned elements that required attention
• Opportunities for improvement that would yield the greatest organizational return

To turn insight into action, leadership formed a cross-functional employee group tasked with diagnosing root causes and gathering input from across the institution.

• 5 employees interviewed 10–12 peers each
• Over 60 individuals contributed feedback
• Themes were identified and turned into practical action plans

Impact & Outcomes

1. Clarity and Prioritization

• The tool provided a clear roadmap for where to focus limited time and energy
• Leadership could double down on high-performing areas while systematically improving lower-performing ones

2. Widespread Engagement

• Monthly staff meetings became forums for open dialogue and solution-building
• Employees felt heard, involved, and valued

3. Sustainable Alignment

• Internal conversations grew organically as staff saw their voices driving change
• Action plans weren’t handed down—they were co-created

“There was a buzz and excitement. People were saying, ‘They’re listening to us. We’re going to do things to align these systems better.’”

Conclusion

For Dunwoody College of Technology, Orgametrics® was more than a survey—it was a strategic accelerator. It helped leadership measure what truly mattered: whether the people executing the mission were aligned with the goals guiding it.

“What we found most powerful was the conversation the tool generated within our organization. That’s how real change starts.”

With renewed clarity, focus, and engagement, Dunwoody is now better positioned to move forward—not just with a strategy on paper, but with an institution fully aligned behind it.

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