Hoshin Kanri (Japanese: 方針管理, "policy management")[1] is a 7-step process used in strategic planning in which strategic goals are communicated throughout the company and then put into action.[2][3] The Hoshin Kanri strategic planning system originated from post-war Japan, but has since spread to the U.S. and around the world.[4][5] Translated from Japanese, Hoshin Kanri aptly means "compass management".[6] The individual words "hoshin" and "kanri" mean direction and administration, respectively... The Hoshin Kanri technique is often aided with a Hoshin Kanri X-Matrix, on which companies list and align their various-length objectives and goals https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoshin_Kanri

A3 problem solving is a structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement approach, first employed at Toyota and typically used by lean manufacturing practitioners.[1] It provides a simple and strict procedure that guides problem solving by workers. The approach typically uses a single sheet (one-pager) of ISO A3-size (~11x17in) paper, which is the source of its name. More contemporary versions include the Systems-oriented A3 (or S-A3). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A3_problem_solving

pre-requisite for a Critical Success Factor in a Goal Tree

attribute state required to achieve a goal (see esp the Goal Tree)

newer name for Intermediate Objectives Map

part of the ToC Thinking Processes/Logical Thinking Process - later renamed to Goal Tree

a structure for goal-setting: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. https://www.mindtools.com/a4wo118/smart-goals

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ESP - was independent but now acquired by Twilio

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