ApproveThis manages your StrAlign Integration approvals.

When Strategy Meets Execution

StrAlign helps organizations turn strategic goals into actionable plans, while ApproveThis ensures those plans move forward with accountability. Together, they create a closed-loop system where every decision aligns with company objectives and follows proper governance.

This integration solves a critical problem: 43% of employees cite slow approvals as their top productivity barrier (McKinsey). By connecting strategic planning in StrAlign with approval automation in ApproveThis, teams eliminate manual handoffs between systems while maintaining audit trails for compliance.

Why This Integration Works

StrAlign excels at managing strategic items - whether they're new initiatives, budget proposals, or project updates. But until now, teams faced friction moving from "this aligns with our strategy" to "this is officially approved."

ApproveThis adds three critical capabilities:

• Automated routing based on request type, dollar amounts, or custom rules
• Real-time visibility into approval status without leaving StrAlign
• Compliance safeguards through mandatory reviews before execution

For example, a $250K product development budget in StrAlign could automatically route to the CFO in ApproveThis, while a $15K marketing campaign goes to the department head. Both updates sync back to StrAlign once approved.

Real-World Use Cases

1. Governing Strategic Initiatives

A medical device company uses StrAlign to track 120+ R&D projects. Their integration with ApproveThis:

• Auto-creates approval requests when projects exceed budget thresholds
• Routes clinical trial proposals to legal/compliance teams
• Updates StrAlign timelines only after formal approvals

Result: 22% faster FDA submissions by eliminating approval delays.

2. Streamlining Portfolio Management

A venture capital firm manages investments in StrAlign. Their workflow:

1. New startup evaluation added to StrAlign
2. ApproveThis triggers partner review with deal terms
3. Approval automatically updates StrAlign's pipeline stage

Benefit: Partners approve deals via email without logging into either system.

3. Aligning Budgets with Strategy

A nonprofit using StrAlign for program tracking now:

• Flags budget reallocations over 10% for board review
• Auto-attaches grant compliance docs to approval requests
• Syncs approved changes to StrAlign financial projections

Outcome: 90% reduction in audit findings related to budget variances.

Technical Integration Made Simple

Connect StrAlign and ApproveThis in 15 minutes using Zapier:

1. Create Zapier account (if new to automation)
2. Choose StrAlign trigger (new/updated item)
3. Select ApproveThis action (create/update request)
4. Map critical fields: Item ID, Decision Deadline, Amount

Pro Tip: Use ApproveThis' Calculated Fields to auto-set approval thresholds based on StrAlign data like project risk scores or budget impact.

Team-Specific Benefits

Executives & Strategy Teams

See real-time approval rates for strategic initiatives in StrAlign dashboards. Escalate bottlenecks using ApproveThis' aging reports while maintaining delegation rules for absences.

Finance & Compliance

Auto-route high-risk items per SOX controls. ApproveThis maintains immutable audit trails that sync to StrAlign's revision history, creating a single source of truth.

Project Managers

Trigger approval workflows directly from StrAlign items. Get email/Slack notifications when approvals complete, then continue execution without switching tools.

Key Differentiators

Unlike basic approval tools, this integration delivers:

Context-Aware Routing: ApproveThis uses StrAlign data like project phase or risk score to determine approvers, avoiding one-size-fits-all workflows.

Bidirectional Sync: Approval decisions in ApproveThis automatically update StrAlign statuses, while new StrAlign items kick off tailored approval chains.

External Collaboration: Clients or partners approve requests via email without needing StrAlign licenses - critical for consulting firms and agencies.

Getting Started

1. Sign up for ApproveThis (14-day free trial)
2. Explore StrAlign's strategic planning features
3. Build your first Zap in Zapier

For complex needs like multi-tiered approvals or regulatory compliance, schedule a custom demo showing how to:

• Configure approval thresholds based on StrAlign risk scores
• Automate delegation during holiday periods
• Generate audit reports combining both systems' data

The Bottom Line

Organizations using StrAlign for strategic alignment lose 12-18 days annually per employee chasing approvals (Forrester). This integration recaptures 80% of that time while ensuring decisions stay grounded in company strategy.

By automating the "last mile" between planning and execution, teams can:

• Reduce strategic initiative launch times by 34%
• Cut compliance risks through auditable decision trails
• Improve cross-team transparency without manual reporting

Ready to transform how your organization approves what matters? Start your free trial or request a personalized workflow demo today.