If you’re here to download the Hoshin Kanri X Matrix, you’re at the right place. But, go here
if you want to learn more about Hoshin Kanri in general.
The purpose of the Hoshin Kanri X Matrix Template for Lean Policy
Deployment is to develop and implement plans that are both strategic,
tactical, and coordinated across people across the organization. The
X-Matrix also ensures there is ownership at all levels and
accountability; this approach to
strategic planning also encourages organizational learning, faster course corrections, and cross departmental coordination.
Hoshin means “shining metal pointing direction” – in other words, it’s a compass that points to True North.
The value in the X-Matrix used in Hoshin Kanri is in the interaction
between the sections. The interaction between sections will lead to
better decision making. What I’m about to show is one way to do Hoshin
planning – there are other ways, but what I’m about to demonstrate is
pretty standard.
Now let’s go through each of the sections of the X-Matrix Hoshin Kanri Template.
0. Anatomy of the Hoshin Kanri X Matrix
In what follows, I’ll go through each of the main sections of the Hoshin Kanri X Template and how to complete it.
1. Complete the Breakthrough Objectives
Lean is fundamentally long-term thinking. Hoshin Kanri enforces this
by first looking at objectives that are 3-5 years out. There can only be
a few of them. In our example below, we show a few. Note that these
examples are sanitized and do not represent any specific company or
organization.
2. Annual Objectives
Then, we identify a few short-term (usually within 1 year) objectives
that align or nests under each of the longer-term breakthrough
objectives. In our example, we entered 3 short-term objectives and each
of them are aligned with each of the long-term objectives. We note the
alignment with a
dot.
3. Annual Improvement Opportunities and Priorities
Next, we want to list the specific annual, short-term improvement
opportunities. Each of the improvement opportunities should align with
an annual objective and each annual objective should align with a 3-5
year breakthrough objective. Do you see the interaction, alignment, and
nesting in this type of strategic planning?
In our example below, the annual improvement opportunity of “Parts Spend Reduction” is aligned to reduce “SCM spend by 10%”.
4. Measure, Metrics, Targets to Improve in Hoshin Kanri X-Matrix
Next up is completing the specific metrics we will use to measure
each of the short-term initiatives, that are aligned to annual
priorities, which are aligned to breakthrough objectives. Are you seeing
the alignment? The nesting? The interaction?
In our example below, the annual priority of “Parts Spend Reduction”
is measured by the “TTI” or target to improve of “reduce parts cost per
unit vs new parts of x%”.
5. Teams and Ownership and X-Matrix Hoshin Accountability
Of course none of this planning matters unless there is ownership and
accountability. So, in the last section, you are able to complete the x
matrix template by filling in the names of the accountable and
responsible people for each project, metric, and objective.
6. Hoshin Kanri X Matrix Video Tutorial
7. X Matrix Hoshin Kanri Template Download
If you’d like to give it a shot or use this template in your own
strategic planning, we provide a FREE download. Just click the button
below and off you go.
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