Hey Mal,

We know you’ve got a full plate. Whether you’re leading the company or part of a frontline team, Align isn’t meant to be another task—it’s where the work that matters most comes together.

So how much time should you actually spend in Align?

Here’s a simple benchmark for companies with 20–200 people:

• C-Suite: 1 hour/week

• Managers: 30 - 60 minutes/week

• Frontline: 15 - 30 minutes/week

This isn’t logging hours—it’s staying focused on the things that move your team (and company) forward.  It's being strategic, not busy. 

Here’s what that looks like inside Align:

✅ Prepare for your Weekly Meeting
✅ Update and take action on your Priorities
✅ Review KPIs—take initiative when things are off track
✅ Coach your team or share progress so others stay aligned

The more consistent you are in Align, the less time you’ll spend chasing updates and realigning after the fact.

Are you spending more time than this? Let's talk. Come to Ask Align!

Want to see what weekly and quarterly time in Align should look like for your role? 👉 Start here with the Align Academy

Smart moves today = big wins tomorrow.

Ask Align Topic: Efficient Execution

• Focus Topic: First 10 minutes will focus on best practices and practical advice. Talk through the best practices and what works for your specific company ...or ask questions about what you already have. 
• Open Q&A: The remaining time will be spent on open Q&A about any topic, feature, or even your individual account.  

Ask Align is the best way to get FREE technical training and Advisory services.  We also love hearing product feedback and success stories.  Help us help you!  Please give us your feedback to make Align Customer Success work for your needs.  Email advisor@aligntoday.com or share at Ask Align!

FEATURE RELEASE: Numbers API Beta

• Imagine what you could do if you had an API to manage numbers in the software. 
• If that excites you, you may be the perfect participant in the Beta program. 

The API Beta group is almost full.  If you want early access to the API, email us asap!

Come to Ask Align to find out more and ask questions and learn more about what's coming soon!

The Align Team

PS - We added a Weekly Tips and Tricks history page - check out past emails!

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