Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment)

Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment) & Strategic Alignment

Management Model
Strategic Planning and Deployment of Goals across all levels.
Primary Method
X-Matrix and Catchball Process.
Core Benefit
100% Alignment of Vision, Strategy, and Operational Actions.

Strategic Deployment & Management Strategies

Translating high-level strategic "Breakthrough Objectives" into annual operational goals,
Establishing bi-directional consensus on goals through the "Catchball" process between managers and teams,
Creating correlations between strategies, projects, and KPIs using the X-Matrix,
Executing the PDCA cycle organization-wide through regular performance review meetings,
Maximizing efficiency by focusing organizational resources on the most critical strategic projects.

Hoshin Kanri Lexicon

Policy Deployment, X-Matrix, Catchball, Breakthrough Objectives, Daily Management, PDCA Cycle, True North, Strategy Map, Root Cause Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Vertical & Horizontal Alignment, Resource Allocation, Lean Leadership.