[To download this presentation, visit: https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations] Embark on a transformative journey with A3 Hoshin Planning—a dynamic blend of strategic vision and operational excellence. Emerging from the roots of Toyota's lean management philosophy, A3 Hoshin Planning leverages the A3 tool to weave simplicity and collaboration into strategic endeavors. This strategic journey spans short and long-term goals, addressing business needs and fostering the growth of individuals. The A3 tool, acting as an accessible canvas, revolutionizes planning into a collaborative process, ensuring engagement at every organizational level. In the world of A3 Hoshin Planning, alignment is key. Diverse activities seamlessly converge, each contributing significantly to overarching goals. The crystal-clear alignment with the organization's 'True North' fosters unity of purpose, guiding the path to excellence. Beyond theoretical frameworks, A3 Hoshin Planning emphasizes execution. It serves as the bridge between strategic plans and tangible results, with integrated PDCA cycles offering a structured path for continuous improvement and real-time refinement of strategies. Enter the realm of 'Catchball,' where dynamic exchanges shape collaborative decision-making. The A3 tool, a steadfast companion, enhances communication and collaboration. This presentation unveils the strategic brilliance within A3 Hoshin Planning—a journey where simplicity, clarity, alignment, and execution converge, paving the way for organizational excellence. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Master the hoshin planning process by translating the "True North" to the A3. 2. Gain proficiency in using the A3 tool for effective hoshin deployment. 3. Comprehend the Check and Adjust process for strategic review. CONTENTS 1. Key Concepts and Principles of Hoshin Planning 2. True North, A3 and Bridging the Gap 3. Hoshin Formulation and Deployment 4. A3 Template Overview 5. The A3 Completion Sequence 6. A3 Breakdown: Step-by-step Guide 7. Check and Adjust (Strategic Review) 8. Success Factors for A3 Hoshin Planning

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A3
HOSHIN PLANNING
Navigating Your Path to Clear Execution
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Master the hoshin
planning process by
translating the “True
North” to the A3.
Comprehend the
Check and Adjust
process for strategic
review.
Gain proficiency in
using the A3 tool for
effective hoshin
deployment.
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CONTENTS
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Key Concepts and Principles
of Hoshin Planning
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True North, A3 and Bridging
the Gap
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Hoshin Formulation and
Deployment
4 A3 Template Overview
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The A3 Completion
Sequence
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A3 Breakdown: Step-by-step
Guide
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Check and Adjust (Strategic
Review)
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Success Factors for A3
Hoshin Planning

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UNLOCKING STRATEGIC POTENTIAL
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Missed Market
Opportunities
Identify untapped
markets by improving
preparedness.
Future
Opportunities
Envision and prepare
for opportunities
beyond current
capabilities.
Anticipated
Challenges
Proactively address
upcoming challenges
for resilience.
Unexplored
Initiatives
Overcome resource
constraints to pursue
pending projects.

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THE CASE FOR HOSHIN PLANNING
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Desired State
Current State
Strategy
Future State
Status Quo
With the Hoshin Planning process,
you can prioritize truly important
aspects, propelling your organization
from the Future State Status Quo to
the Desired State, without getting
bogged down by every detail.

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BENEFITS OF HOSHIN PLANNING
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Prioritizes Importance
Over Urgency
Ensures focused attention on
what is truly important, not just
what is urgent.
Drives Collaborative
Results
Enables outcomes that go
beyond the capabilities of
independent or loosely
collaborating country/function
operations.
Enhances Accountability
and Support
Facilitates effective
management follow-up to hold
participants accountable for
their plan and offers support as
needed.

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DEFINITION OF HOSHIN PLANNING
Hoshin kanri or hoshin planning is the short-term (one
year) and long-term (three- to five-year) process used to
identify and address critical business needs and develop
the capability of our people, achieved by aligning
company resources at all levels and applying the PDCA
cycle to consistently achieve critical results.
PASCAL DENNIS
Author of ‘Getting the Right Things Done’

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OBJECTIVES OF HOSHIN PLANNING
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Clarity & Alignment
Assure that everyone
is going in the same
direction with the
same amount of
effort.
Results
Each individual is
accountable for the
overall strategy’s
success.
Quick Response
Create a sense of
urgency for the
focused activities.
Stay on schedule.
Focus
Narrow down what is
important to the
organization. Don’t
complicate it.

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HOSHIN PLANNING: CLARITY ACROSS ALL LEVELS ACCELERATES
SUCCESS
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Top
Management
Value Added Workforce
Good Clarity and
Understanding at
all Levels
Middle
Management
Velocity Towards
the Vision
Informed Insights
and Feedback
Flow

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PRINCIPLES OF HOSHIN PLANNING
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Plan-Do-Check-Act
Drive continuous
improvement.
Cause & Effect
Analyze relationships for
effective problem-solving.
A3 Thinking
Storytelling in planning,
structured execution.
True North
Align on business
purpose and strategy.
Pareto Principle
Focus on vital few for
significant impact.
Catchball
Foster alignment through
open discussions.

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HOSHIN PLANNING IS BASED ON THE PDCA CYCLE
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PLAN:
§ Define organizational-level
objectives, goals, activities,
and targets
§ Answer the question,
“Where are we going and
how do we get there?”
DO:
§ Translate and deploy
organizational plans, level
by level
§ Execute according to those
plans
ADJUST:
§ Address problems
identified in the check
process
§ Implement
countermeasures based on
a root cause understanding
CHECK:
§ Analyze actual vs.
planned results
§ Differentiate normal vs.
abnormal; make problems
visible
Hoshin
Planning
Process

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HOSHIN PLANNING PROCESS & PDCA CYCLES
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Determine current
condition
Prioritize
and select
breakthrough
objectives
Determine desired
condition
Deploy the plan
(catchball)
Create plan
to achieve
breakthrough
objectives
Annual review:
Reflection and
learning points
Confirm and
implement plan
(A3 report)
Review plan
(weekly, monthly,
biannual)
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2nd
PDCA
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1st
PDCA
cycle
Hoshin Planning comprises overlapping PDCA cycles
Source: Adapted from Dennis

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“
You’ve got to think about big
things while you are doing
small things, so that all the
small things go in the right
direction.”
ALVIN TOFFLER
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Author and futurist

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WHAT IS “TRUE NORTH”?
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True North serves as a
vision for the company’s
middle-term destination. It
answers the question:
Where do we want to go?
VISIONARY DIRECTION
True North establishes
main objectives
supporting the vision. It
addresses obstacles,
defining key targets for
success.
OBJECTIVE FRAMEWORK
True North guides
efficient focus on critical
topics. It involves
leadership, monitoring,
and accountability for
chosen programs.
EFFICIENT FOCUS

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TRUE NORTH: SETTING THE COURSE
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Manufacture, Implement,
and Deliver top-quality
products efficiently and
economically to delight
our Customers.
Emphasize key aspects of the value proposition
(Quality, Efficiency, Cost-effectiveness,
Timeliness) to become the preferred supplier,
delivering significant benefits to both Customers
and the Organization.
VISION
(e.g. of a manufacturing
company)
STRATEGY

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HOSHIN PLANNING: TACKLING COMPANY PROBLEMS AT EVERY LEVEL
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THE PLANNING & EXECUTION TREE
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True North
Speed – Cost – Teamwork
Targets:
Revenue = $500 million
Return on Sales = 10%
No layoffs
Quality People
Profitability Delivery
“Mother” A3 strategies
Departmental
Action Plans &
Kaizen Activity “Daughter”
Action Plans
Source: Adapted from Dennis

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Obstacles & Risks
Analyzing current
strategies, identifying
strengths and weaknesses,
and conducting a thorough
evaluation.
Hoshin Formulation
Efficient rollout and
communication of the A3
Hoshin Planning strategy
throughout the
organization.
Hoshin Deployment
Desired
State
Current
State
BRIDGING SUCCESS: A3 HOSHIN PLANNING JOURNEY
A3 Hoshin Planning
Journey
Anticipate challenges on your A3 Hoshin Planning
journey and skillfully navigate through difficulties.
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HOSHIN CASCADE: UNLEASHING STRATEGIC FLOW
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Organization’s
Guiding
Principles
True
North Vision
Strategies
A3s
Daily
Management &
Continuous
Improvement
Breakthrough
Objectives
A set of fundamental values
and principles that guide the
overall direction and decision-
making of the organization.
The compelling future
state that reflects the
organization’s ultimate
aspirations and purpose.
High-level, focused plans
outlining how the
organization will achieve
its True North Vision.
Ongoing processes and
practices to manage day-to-
day operations efficiently
and continuously improve
organizational performance.
One-page documents that
capture the essence of a
specific improvement project
or initiative, aligned with
organizational strategies.
Ambitious and
measurable goals derived
from A3s, representing
significant improvements
in key areas.

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HOSHIN FORMULATION & DEPLOYMENT
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Hoshin Deployment
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Desired State
Current State
Strategy
Future State
Status Quo
Hoshin
Formulation
Plan & Do
Check & Adjust

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ALIGNING STRATEGIES WITH THE TRUE NORTH VISION
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Main Objectives:
Growth & Innovation
Product Innovation
● Introduce cutting-edge technologies and
features in current and new product
lines.
Market Leadership
● Strengthen market presence and
become a leading player in key markets.
Customer Experience Enhancement
● Elevate customer satisfaction through
improved services and support.
Support Objectives:
Operational Excellence
Talent Development
● Foster a culture of continuous learning
and development for employees.
Global Supply Chain Optimization
● Enhance efficiency and resilience in the
supply chain for global readiness.
Process Efficiency
● Streamline operational processes to
achieve excellence in efficiency and
quality.
ILLUSTRATIVE

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Concerns to
remain in sight
A3 EXCELLENCE UNVEILED: YOUR ROADMAP TO SUCCESS
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Your main Objective for this Year
How you monitor
your plan
KPIs that illustrate your Objective
Reflections on Last Year
Critical Few Goals for This Year
Rationale that supports your
Critical Few Goals
Your Action Plan to Achieve the
Objective
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PURPOSE OF CHECK & ADJUST
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MONITORING
Monitor hoshin plans
and results.
CONTINUOUS
IMPROVEMENT
Continuously
improve the hoshin
planning process.
PERFORMANCE
METRICS
Monitor key
performance
parameters, address
anomalies.
STATUS REVIEW
Review project status
aligned with strategic
objectives.

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TYPES OF STRATEGIC REVIEWS
Weekly
Review
Quarterly
Review
Annual
Review
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Annual Review:
The pivotal event for assessing
the year's strategy deployment,
identifying root causes,
standardizing improvements,
and documenting lessons
learned for continual
enhancement.
Quarterly Review:
A comprehensive offsite
meeting to evaluate goal
contributions, review trends,
address challenges, and adapt
tactics for ongoing strategic
success.
Weekly Review:
A focused 90-minute session for
updating progress, addressing
discrepancies, and ensuring
alignment with strategic goals.

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“
Your work is going to fill a
large part of your life, and the
only way to be truly satisfied
is to do what you believe is
great work.”
STEVE JOBS
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