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1. Hoshin Kanri
For Strategic Alignment
CATCHBALL is a system of negotiation for balancing strategic
objectives with operational capability. Successive rounds of
communication between all levels of the organization result in
a shared understanding and a sense of ownership of the
strategic objectives.

2. Vision & Mission
Burning Platform
5-Year Objectives
Annual Objectives
Senior
Management
Middle
Management
Round 1 3 - 5 days
Drafted Formalized FinalizedDeliverables:

3. Round 2 2 – 4 weeks
Drafted Formalized FinalizedDeliverables:
Vision & Mission
Burning Platform
5-Year Objectives
Annual Objectives
Top Level Priorities
Metrics & KPIs
Organization
Middle
Management

4. Round 3 3 – 5 days
Drafted Formalized FinalizedDeliverables:
Senior
Management
Vision & Mission
Burning Platform
5-Year Objectives
Annual Objectives
Top Level Priorities
Metrics & KPIs
Middle
Management

5. Round 4 2 – 4 weeks
Drafted Formalized FinalizedDeliverables:
Organization
Top Level Priorities
Metrics & KPIs
Project Charters
Execution Plan
Middle
Management

6. Round 5 1 – 2 days
Drafted Formalized FinalizedDeliverables:
Senior
Management
Middle
Management
Top Level Priorities
Metrics & KPIs
Project Charters
Execution Plan