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Project Management & Agile · Advanced

Hoshin Kanri

Lean strategic planning method that aligns organizational goals with execution at all levels.

Definition

Also called policy deployment, it uses catchball (two-way negotiation) and X-matrix tools to cascade breakthrough objectives.

Example

Annual breakthrough goals are cascaded to departmental objectives through catchball sessions.

Exam tip

Strategy deployment; similar intent to OKRs.

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