Quality & Operational Excellence

Hoshin Kanri Strategy Deployment

Hoshin Kanri aligns strategy with daily work by cascading a few breakthrough objectives through the organisation. This course covers strategy deployment: setting breakthrough objectives, X-matrix, catchball, aligning annual plans, bowling charts, monthly reviews and linking strategy to improvement projects.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Strategies fail when they are not translated into focused action. You will learn a proven method to deploy strategy.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

X-matrix workshops, catchball simulations, review meeting practice and case studies.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain Hoshin Kanri principles
Define breakthrough and annual objectives
Build and use the X-matrix
Cascade objectives using catchball
Track progress with bowling charts
Run monthly strategy reviews

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Strategy and planning managers
Senior leaders
Operational excellence leaders
Department heads
Continuous improvement managers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Strategy deployment
Objective setting
Alignment
Progress tracking
Review facilitation

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Strategy Deployment

09:00–10:08Why strategies fail
10:08–11:00Hoshin principles
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Hoshin principles (continued)
11:45–12:53Case studies
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Objectives

09:00–10:08Breakthrough objectives
10:08–11:00Annual objectives
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Annual objectives (continued)
11:45–12:53Focus
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3X-Matrix

09:00–10:08Building the X-matrix
10:08–11:00Correlations
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Correlations (continued)
11:45–12:53Owners
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Catchball

09:00–10:08Cascading
10:08–11:00Negotiating targets
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Negotiating targets (continued)
11:45–12:53Alignment
12:53–14:00Simulation

Day 5Reviews

09:00–10:08Bowling charts
10:08–11:00Monthly reviews
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Monthly reviews (continued)
11:45–12:53Countermeasures
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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