Hoshin Kanri Training And Certification

Our program is designed to start where most 'Hoshin Kanri PPTs' on the internet finish. ​While you can readily find a good deal of information on Hoshin and how it works, the content is generally heavy on theory, history, and background, with limited insight into how to implement it within organizations.  As an example, the term 'catchball' refers to formal discussions to drive alignment, which is easier said than done, yet there is little to no information on how to conduct them effectively. Our training provides a practical guide to implementing Hoshin Kanri, with specific tools and checklists developed over years of experience that are not found in books or on the internet.

Yes. If you have leadership support and the platform to influence leaders within your organization, this offering is designed for you.This program will give you the practical tools and approaches to facilitate your team through each of the phases of Hoshin Kanri - planning, deployment,  execution, and review.  It will go beyond the theory and show you how to truly drive focus and alignment within your team.  Moreover, you will get access to pre-designed templates, tools, and checklists so you do not have to reinvent the wheel.  While each implementation is unique in its own way, you will have a 'head start' and know what to do if you encounter challenges in implementation.

Yes - our programs are especially for you, and we have a few different ways to get you there, depending on how deep you want to go.A Hoshin implementation will never succeed without executive buy-in and support. It is imperative that you accelerate through the change curve: unaware, aware, understanding, belief, and action. There is no single 'Lean practitioner' or 'Hoshin expert' who can replace what you bring to the organization when it comes to how the business should be run. Your knowledge and understanding are crucial to success, and this cannot be delegated.For executives, we offer two paths. The Executive Overview is customized to your organization's specific context, built to give leadership the understanding and conviction it needs without the time commitment of a full program. If you want a deeper, working understanding of the discipline itself, our Master Class in Strategy Deployment gives you that fuller foundation.The ideal formula is for you to attend one of these alongside your 'chief facilitator/change agent' or most senior 'lean leader / professional,' the person who will make Hoshin Kanri a reality day-to-day within your team. For them, we recommend the Certified Hoshin Kanri Practitioner (CHKP) program, which equips practitioners to become internal Hoshin champions within your organization.

There are many organizations that focus their consulting efforts on building operational excellence and continuous improvement practices within a company.  Indeed, there are several institutions with the necessary knowledge, experience, and capabilities to help you on your journey that should be explored.  If you would like our opinion on the matter, feel free to drop us an email.Hoshin Academy is unique among consulting groups because it focuses its professional training/coaching specifically on strategy deployment and execution.  We have a passion for helping teams and individuals with their Hoshin implementation and are always looking for ideas and best practices to improve an already brilliant process.

If you have spent most of your career leading or coaching teams and individuals in process-related improvements and efficiencies, this course will give you broader 'business improvement' strategies to help bring more value to your organization by enabling you to make a bigger impact.​As most 'process professionals' grow in their careers, it becomes more important to ensure improvements are targeted to the 'heart of the organization.'  This is where Hoshin Kanri comes into play, serving as the next step in your career development. Finally, If you already have experience leading Hoshin Kanri, this development will most certainly provide you with insights on how to improve your deployment.Our Certified Hoshin Kanri Practitioner (CHKP) program is designed to help you advance your knowledge and skills in deploying Hoshin Kanri within your organization, paying dividends for your career for years to come.

It depends on which offering fits where you are. The Executive Overview is customized to your organization and can run in person or online, anywhere from 1 hour to a half day to a full day, depending on leadership needs. The Master Class in Strategy Deployment is a deeper program, ideal for leadership and extended management teams, delivered online (12 hours) or in person (2-3 days). And the Certified Hoshin Kanri Practitioner (CHKP) program, our full certification track for Hoshin practitioners, is 16-20 hours online or delivered in 4 days when in person. Our signature program, the Certified Hoshin Kanri Practitioner (CHKP), spans 12 learning modules. You can take it self-directed online or in- person (if you have several individuals interested in your company), and it works whether you're going through it 1:1, as part of a small team, or with a larger group.Every module is built around applied learning rather than lecture. You'll work through an interactive Hoshin simulation that has you practicing the tools, like the X-Matrix, Catchball, and KPI reviews, as you learn them, not just reading about them, and you'll walk away with a participant booklet plus the templates and guides you'll keep using long after the program ends.For larger groups, we run both private cohorts, scheduled directly with your organization around your team's calendar, and public sessions that individuals or small groups from different companies can join together. If you want to join an upcoming public session or have us schedule a private cohort for your team, reach out and we'll get you the current dates and options.

Certification is earned, not just attended. Exercises and assignments completed throughout the program make up 70% of your final assessment, and an online multiple-choice exam at the end makes up the remaining 30%. You'll also have access to a Hoshin Kanri coach/sensei throughout the program, and afterward, so you're not left without support once the last module wraps up. Pass both the assignments and the exam, and you leave with a globally recognized CHKP certification.