Write it. Share it.

Writing down what matters and sharing it with your team might be the easiest way to boost both personal productivity and team effectiveness. Here’s why:

1. Writing Down Goals Makes You More Likely to Achieve Them

"You are 42% more likely to accomplish your goals if you take the time to write them down." – Dr. Gail Matthews

A study by Dr. Gail Matthews at Dominican University found that people who write down their goals are 42% more likely to achieve them compared to those who just keep them in their heads. Writing things down isn’t just about memory—it helps in a few key ways:

• Clarity & Focus – It turns vague intentions into clear, actionable steps.

• Commitment & Accountability – A written goal feels real, making you more likely to follow through.

• Mental Offload – Your brain isn’t meant to store endless tasks. Writing things down frees up mental space to focus on execution.

2. Team Transparency Fuels Collaboration and Productivity

"Not finance, not strategy. It is teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage, both because it is so powerful and rare." – Patrick Lencioni

It’s not just about personal productivity—team transparency is a game changer. When people can see what their teammates are focused on, a few things happen:

• Better Collaboration – Knowing what others are working on reduces redundancies and helps align efforts. Research has found that teams with poor visibility into each other's work are less innovative and have fewer growth opportunities (FT).

• Higher Productivity – Employees in high-trust, transparent workplaces are 50% more productive (Forbes).

• Less Micromanagement – When work is visible, managers don’t need to chase updates, and teammates can self-organize more effectively. Micromanagement is a symptom of anxiety (of not knowing what is going on). Transparent work environments reduce the need for micromanagement and improve coordination.

Alignd is built on this simple but powerful habit: writing down what matters and making it visible to your team. It's a small shift that can make a massive impact.