Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Length - 2 Days

Workshop Overview

Management's primary focus revolves around strategic planning and ensuring alignment with the organization's key business objectives. Hoshin Kanri stands out as a pivotal tool in achieving these goals effectively. Recognized as one of today's most potent planning methodologies, it facilitates breakthrough innovations and continuous improvement. By establishing a robust deployment strategy across all employee levels, Hoshin Kanri ensures a cohesive approach that keeps everyone steadfastly committed to the organization's overarching priorities.

This course includes Excel templates designed to kickstart a Hoshin Kanri plan. Participants also receive a comprehensive student workbook that consolidates course content, along with numerous examples of Hoshin Kanri matrices. Day 1 focuses on introducing the principles of Hoshin Kanri, while Day 2 allows participants to apply these principles to real-life objectives. This hands-on approach not only enhances learning but also empowers participants to initiate their strategic plans effectively.

A bunch of lights that are on a tree
A bunch of lights that are on a tree

Course Objectives

  • Define Hoshin Kanri

  • Understand the history behind Hoshin Kanri

  • Recognize the critical elements in Hoshin Kanri

  • Characterize a breakthrough strategy

  • Relate how Deming’s PDCA (plan, do, check and act) model supports the Hoshin Kanri process

  • Understand the importance of a SWOT analysis

  • Compare and identify vision and mission statements

  • Identify the different steps in a Hoshin Kanri process

  • Calculate a Hoshin Kanri matrix

  • Define a successful Hoshin Kanri deployment

  • Evaluate a scenario to determine which quality tool would support the situation

  • Create a live strategic plan using Hoshin Kanri methodology

Course Content

  • Introduction to Hoshin Kanri

    • What is Hoshin Kanri?

    • History of Hoshin Kanri

    • Hoshin Kanri Defined

    • Critical Elements in Hoshin Kanri

    • 3 Phases to Deploy a Hoshin Kanri Plan

    • SWOT Analysis

  • Plan, Do, Check, Act

    • Deming Model

      • Plan

      • Do

      • Check

      • Act

  • Creating Vision and Mission Statements

    • What's a Vision?

    • Sample Vision Statements

    • Questions to Ask to Create a Vision

    • What's a Mission?

    • Sample Mission Statement

    • Questions to Ask to Create a Mission

  • The Hoshin Kanri Matrix

    • Rooms in a Hoshin Kanri Matrix

    • How to Calculate a Hoshin Kanri Matrix

  • Deployment

    • Action Plans

    • 18 Month Deployment Plan