1. A computer-implemented method comprising: a processor executing instructions of an active strategy management platform (ASMP) to perform the functions of: receiving, via at least one network-connected user computer, at least one idea from at least one organizational stakeholder at the at least one network-connected user computer; receiving a selection of one or more of the at least one ideas to implement as a strategic plan for a corresponding organization; transforming, via the ASMP, the idea into at least one strategic plan of the corresponding organization, wherein the ASMP is accessible via one or more network-connected user computers over a distributed network; transforming the at least one strategic plan into a plurality of operational execution components that align routine operational activities of the organization with broad strategic intentions; identifying and outputting operational data related to executing strategic ideas in a manner that improves an ability of the organization to realize transformational business goals; mapping, via the processor executing the ASMP, relationships between the at least one idea, strategic business outcomes, and operational execution components, wherein relationship mappings generated specify which operational components must be established or modified to execute a strategic plan; storing the relationship mappings to a relational database server; automatically detecting, via the processor executing the ASMP, based on the relationships mapped within the relational database, changes in operational execution that impact strategic outcome achievement; outputting, on the output device of the data processing system, the changes in operational execution that impact strategic outcome achievement, in order to enable an organizational leader to proactively make necessary course corrections to a strategic plan; and outputting the strategic plan to a plurality of network-connected user computers associated with one or more individuals within the organization to spur action towards achieving the one of the outcomes, wherein the ASMP facilitates alignment, via respective ones of the plurality of network-connected user computers, of a plurality of executive and operational personnel, across a plurality of interdependent strategic outcomes and operational implications using an integrated software application interface and user experience made available as a software as a service (SaaS) model provided via the plurality of network-connected user computers.