Benchmark Category: Hoshin Kanri Practitioner

Hoshin Kanri is a strategic planning method that aligns an organization’s goals (the “why”) with actionable plans (the “how”) across all levels. It ensures everyone works towards the same objectives by integrating vision, strategy, and execution with a focus on continuous improvement and breakthrough innovation.

Duration of Hoshin Kanri Practitioner is 16 Hrs of instructor-led online training completed in 2 weekends.

The program provides a variety of tools and templates to facilitate Hoshin Kanri implementation. Key resources include the Hoshin Kanri X-Matrix for strategic alignment, Catchball guidelines for cross-functional collaboration, and prioritization matrices for focusing on high-impact initiatives. These tools are designed to ensure participants can seamlessly apply the methodology in their organizations.

Some of the top companies using Hoshin Kanri are – Danaher, Toyota, Proctor and Gamble, Caterpillar, Xerox, GE, Bank of America, HP, 3M, Dell, Bosch, Johnson Controls, Bayer