How do you handle misalignment between team goals and company goals?

My first step would be to understand the nature and scope of the misalignment. If it's a significant deviation, like a team pursuing a project unrelated to the company's core business (e.g., a fintech team building a real estate app), I would immediately flag it and seek clarification on priorities. For less critical divergences, such as an employee pursuing a side project that might have tangential benefits, I'd assess if it aligns with company policy and intellectual property guidelines, and if approved, explore how it could potentially be integrated or leveraged.