The Basics of Hoshin Kanri

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1  The Basics of Hoshin Kanri: A Personal Example to Help Explain the Steps 1

Jon

Introduction to The Little Book

Step 1: Scan—Create a Vision and Assess Reality

The Scan Process

Step 2: Plan

Bowling Chart

Step 3: Do

Step 4: Check

Step 5: Adjust

Back to Step 3: Do

Step 4 Again: Check

Step 5 Again: Adjust

Back to Step 3 Once More: Do

Step 4 Again: Check

Step 5 Again: Adjust

Key Takeaways from Chapter 1

References

Chapter 2  Hoshin Kanri to Deploy Business Strategy

Jon’s Business

Introduction to The Little Book

Step 1: Scan

The Scan Process

The First Working Lunch Meeting

The Second Working Lunch Meeting

The Third Working Lunch Meeting

The Fourth Working Lunch Meeting

The Fifth Working Lunch ...