Using Hoshin Kanri to Turn Vision Into Action
Traditional goal setting often leaves people motivated at the start of the year—and frustrated a few months later. New Year’s resolutions, management-by-objectives, and long lists of goals tend to lack alignment, discipline, and a clear way to adapt when reality changes.
In this on-demand webinar, continuous improvement practitioner Jess Orr shows how strategy deployment (Hoshin Kanri) can be applied beyond organizations—to your personal goals—using the same Lean principles that drive sustained results in high-performing companies.
Drawing from experience at Toyota and years of applying Lean thinking across industries, this session walks through a practical, step-by-step approach to personal strategy deployment that emphasizes focus, learning, and progress over perfection.
Why This Webinar Matters
Many people set goals—but far fewer achieve them. The problem isn’t motivation; it’s the process.
Hoshin Kanri offers a disciplined way to:
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Align daily actions with long-term vision
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Focus on the critical few priorities that matter most
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Experiment, learn, and adapt instead of reacting emotionally to setbacks
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Measure progress without overcorrecting or giving up
This webinar reframes goal setting as a learning system—not a willpower test.
Key Insights
Rather than relying on vague intentions or rigid plans, this session introduces a structured yet flexible way to think about personal goals. You’ll see how strategy deployment creates clarity around where you’re going, why it matters, and how your daily actions connect to that direction.
Jess also explores how applying PDSA thinking at a personal level helps you avoid common traps like overreacting to missed targets, taking on too many goals at once, or confusing activity with progress. The result is a more intentional, sustainable approach to personal development—grounded in Lean thinking, not self-help slogans.
What You’ll Learn
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Why traditional goal-setting approaches often fail
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What Hoshin Kanri is and how it works outside of organizations
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How to translate long-term vision into a small number of focused goals
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Ways to build a personal roadmap using Lean principles
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How to track progress and respond to gaps without overreacting
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How reflection and adjustment drive better results over time
Who This Webinar Is For
This webinar is ideal for:
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Lean, continuous improvement, and operational excellence practitioners
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Leaders looking to apply Lean thinking beyond the workplace
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Professionals frustrated with New Year’s resolutions that don’t stick
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Anyone interested in disciplined goal setting and personal development
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CI coaches seeking relatable examples for teaching strategy deployment
No prior experience with Hoshin Kanri is required.
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