Enhetsovergripande

Enhetsovergripande is a term used in Scandinavian administration and management to describe policies, goals, or processes that apply across an entire organization or across multiple units. The word combines enhet (unit or entity) and overgripande (overarching or cross-cutting), signaling that the subject cannot be confined to a single department or function.

Common usages include enhetsovergripande mål (cross-unit objectives), enhetsovergripande ansvar (shared responsibilities across units), and enhetsovergripande processer (cross-unit workflows). The concept is frequently found in public administration, municipal and regional governance, as well as in corporate strategy and program management, where alignment across units is required for effectiveness or efficiency.

Implementation typically relies on transversal governance structures, such as steering committees, cross-functional teams, or shared service models. It often involves standardized processes, common performance indicators, joint budgeting, and integrated information systems to ensure coherence across units and to enable coordinated action.

Challenges include competing priorities among units, resource allocation conflicts, decision-making bottlenecks, and the need for clear accountability. Successful enhetsovergripande work demands strong leadership, a clear mandate, robust communication, and a framework for monitoring and evaluation.

See also:

- enhetsnivå

- samordning

- styrning

- governance

- cross-functional processes