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Hoshin Kanri training reviews
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Client experiences
Impact in their words
“The Hoshin Kanri program exceeded my expectations and provided me not only a clear and actionable framework for strategic deployment but also valuable insights into how to measure its success over time and address challenges as they arise.
The content was universally applicable across industries, making it easy to integrate into my own work, particularly in a creative industry.
The facilitation was outstanding; the depth of knowledge and engaging delivery made complex topics accessible and relevant.
I left the course with a comprehensive understanding of strategy deployment and the tools to ensure its ongoing success, which I’ve already begun applying to drive meaningful change in my organization.
This course is an invaluable resource for any professional looking to strengthen their strategic planning, execution, and evaluation skills.”
S. Abdulsalam
Senior Strategic Planning Specialist
"The Hoshin Kanri program provided a structured and strategic approach to aligning our organizational goals with execution.
The methodology was presented in a clear and practical manner, offering valuable insights on setting priorities, driving cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring continuous improvement.
The real-world examples and interactive discussions made the concepts highly applicable to our work.
I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their strategic planning and execution capabilities"
F. Almanea
Insights & Advisory
“The process met and exceeded my expectations in every way and has had a profound impact on our team.
The approach was exceptionally well-structured, starting with the fundamentals of Hoshin Kanri and progressively delving deeper into the methodology to ensure we not only understood the concepts but also knew how to apply them effectively in our own organization.
Thanks to Hoshin Academy, our team now possesses the insights
and capabilities needed to foster greater business alignment within our organization and execute our strategic goals with precision.
The benefits of this transformative experience have already begun to manifest themselves in the form of improved alignment, better decision-making, and increased focus on our most critical
objectives”
N. Bourkas
Co-Founder / Chief Operations & Technology Officer
"The training exceeded my expectations in every way and has had a profound impact on both my professional and personal growth.
The curriculum was exceptionally well-structured, starting with the fundamentals of Hoshin Kanri and progressively delving deeper into the methodology.
I can confidently say that the Hoshin Kanri training with the Hoshin Academy has been a game-changer for me. It has equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to drive meaningful improvements in our strategic planning and execution processes.
I am deeply grateful for this transformative experience and highly recommend the Hoshin Academy to anyone seeking to enhance their strategic management capabilities.
Thank you for such a life-changing opportunity!"
S. Abdulsalam
B. Sheakley
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Reviews from practitioners worldwide
"This is an excellent and must have program for all the managers and above to learn how to implement strategy into action.
This course will help you in setting you apart from the crowd."
S. Angre
VP, Operations
"I found the program very informative and engaging for the entire duration.
The facilitator was excellent in delivering the course and basing it
on his own experience, and he is very passionate and generous in sharing his knowledge and experience not only about the module but also with many management wisdoms from global recognized methodologies and philosophies.
I would highly recommend the course and the facilitator."
W. Baghdadi
Associate Director
"I would strongly recommend this for anyone looking to begin using Hoshin Kanri as a Strategic Planning and Implementation tool especially as in this program we learn by doing. Excellent!
It definitely unlocked a treasure … the ‘gift of knowledge’ that is Hoshin Kanri"
M. A. Hussein
Manager, Operations
"This is one of the most valuable courses I have been to in the working environment."
M. van del Wal
Director, Internal Audit
"Everyone in management should take this program."
C. Choudhary
Manager, Fleet & Warranty
"I recommend all operational and business excellence professionals must attend this training program."
K. Vijaya Mohan
Sr. Manager, Business Excellence
“Very comprehensive with lots of tools.
This program enriches leaders of organizations to adapt executable tools that translate strategy into actionable reality.”
M. Alrasheed
Manager, Corporate Performance
“The program was well laid out and very informative with a knowledgeable instructor.
It was helpful to hear real-life experiences and the successes this type of management can bring.”
B. Nolan
Director of Quality
"I got to learn new insights in implementing Hoshin Kanri, thanks for such a great learning experience."
V. D. Kuppa
Manager, Process Excellence
“I secured my leader’s interest on our journey incorporating Hoshin/X-Matrix, and I’m applying the concepts directly to our organization’s processes.
After getting approval, my immediate thought was, ‘Let’s get this rolling - we are committed to implementing this best-in-class framework.”
M. White
Health Systems Specialist
"I absolutely loved the program! It was engaging and really opened my eyes to new possibilities.
We had an amazing trainer - so knowledgeable and inspiring. I can definitely use what I’ve learned both at work and in my everyday life.
Highly recommend this to anyone looking to boost their skills and have a great time learning!"
N. Fahad Bakheet
Manager, Audit Operations & Quality
“It is a privilege to have been trained by the Hoshin Academy - they truly are masters of Hoshin Kanri, without a doubt the expertise will
help us make this path of transformation much easier.”
H. Silva Gaitan
Program Manager (PMO)
“It was clear to me that the way we were doing strategic planning was sub-optimal.
The Hoshin Academy’s methodology paired with strong leadership was an excellent match, and it’s what we needed.”
G. Mosher
Manager, Operations Improvement
“This was an incredible and powerful course that will allow us to effectively connect strategy with execution, in order to achieve operational excellence and continue our lean journey…”
D. Hernandez Moreno
COO (Operations & Logistics)
“Each module has it own taste which accumulate delivering the end result of upbringing participants to good foundation and holistic view. Instructor guidance during session is amazing!”
R. Saad Almohana
Corporate Performance
“I really appreciate all the knowledge from the Hoshin Academy.
I think this course is a must for any company in its Lean Journey.
I feel confident and committed.”
N. Gutierrez
Product & Marketing Executive
“The program was excellent and delivered with outstanding quality.
I liked knowing the different tools, approaches and
methodologies to implement each step of Hoshin Kanri, which helps me to choose the most appropriate tool for my organization.”
E. De Freitas
Continuous Improvement Manager
"A great program to learn, develop knowledge, and apply techniques."
A. Mohandas
Head, Lean Operational Excellence
“This training is highly relevant to our planning challenges.
I’m actively working on core concepts like using the Hoshin Alignment Document and developing an A3 for a real-world problem.
I’m restructuring our X-Matrix breakthroughs to focus on ‘profitable growth,’ ‘operational efficiency,’ and ‘people,’ showcasing a strong commitment to integrating these new methodologies into the
business.”
G. Gebbia
Director, Project Management Office (PMO)
"A well-structured program with good amount of time and effort taken to provide hands on experience in application'"
A. Balakumaravel
Chief Administrative Officer
“Best delivery I’ve seen. Period. All interactive activities where excellent and made the concepts really sink in on a practical level.”
R. Simionatto
Sr. Manager, Technical Core Team
“The Hoshin Academy has demonstrated to be at the forefront of training delivery, making a useful yet complex framework like Hoshin Kanri much more understandable, and breaking it down so that its main components can be implemented to address different use cases”
A. Alcantara
Head of Insights & Advisory
“Exceptional content featuring tools and techniques that empower managers to make informed strategic decisions. I liked the case
studies and examples the most.”
A. Alwuhaib
Director, Cybersecurity Defense
"I was delighted to be part of this Hoshin Kanri training.
The course provides a grounded and practical approach to the main topics, as well as secondary elements that form the foundation for making the Hoshin Kanri system work perfectly.
If you are looking for a change in your organization based on this methodology, this is the right place to start.”
A. Carreno
Lean Culture Team
“Brilliant program, exceeding expectation on all aspects, one of the few trainings that I attended wishing it was longer.”
Q. Tabib
Senior BIM Manager, Digital Delivery Team
“Everything was great, the interaction and the Assignments. Great program, every company should at least be aware of these concepts.”
F. Albahain
Assistant Manager, Corporate Planning
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