Strategic Thinking - Integrating Strategic Goals (PowerPoint PPTX)

"Thinking is the ultimate human resource" – Edward De Bono (physician, psychologist, philosopher, author, inventor and consultant)

The Lean philosophy drives continuous improvement; however, to realize significant improvements you must link Lean efforts to the strategic vision & goals of your organization. This will ensure the most appropriate projects are implemented to achieve the greatest gain for your organization. The goal of this document is to help you develop a strategic mindset (Strategic Thinking) in order to link the strategic goals with your business system, and learn how to integrate your strategic goals into your organization's daily activities.

Musashi was a Japanese swordsman who became legendary for his duels and distinctive style of swordsmanship. In his book, Musashi states, "If you are thoroughly conversant with strategy, you will recognize the enemy's intentions and have opportunities to win."

Strategic Thinking is the process of using one's mind to consider or reason a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim.

Or, Strategic Thinking is the way of thinking that allows people to view the big picture and create alternative ways to proceed.

When we understand the need to implement Lean, the next step is to link Lean initiatives to the strategic goals of the organization.

Hoshin Kanri show you how to implement strategic thinking into your organization.

This 47-slides PowerPoint document contains:
•  Strategic Thinking – Definitions
•  Strategic Thinking – Why Learn About Thinking
•  5 Ps Of Strategy
•  Strategic Thinking – Components
•  Strategic Thinking – Levels
•  Strategic Thinking – Steps
•  Vision Then Circumstance
•  Strategy & Relational Styles
•  Ingredients For Progress In Business & Life
•  Strategic Thinking – Evolution
•  Strategic Engagement & Motivation
•  Strategic & Change
•  Strategy And Tension
•  Strategy And Style
•  Strategy & Choice Management
•  Strategic Thinking – Strategic Planning
•  Strategic Thinking – The Golden Circle
•  Strategic Focus & Impact
•  Strategic Thinking & Lean Thinking
•  Integrating Strategic Goals
•  Why Use Policy Deployment Or Hoshin Kanri?
•  A Brief History And Description Of Policy Deployment
•  Policy Deployment – Levels
•  Policy Deployment & Motivation
•  Policy Deployment – Five Levels Of Organization Needs
•  Policy Deployment – Org Needs Linked To Hoshin Kanri
•  Policy Deployment – Six Planning Steps
•  Conclusion

The document is easily customizable and contains many powerful diagrams, ice-breakers, pictures, ... to get the holistic view of the concepts of Strategic Thinking.