Strategy Deployment & Lean

Transformation

Strategy Deployment and Lean Transformation

This module outlines and explains the organizational structures necessary to ensure effective Lean project identification, implementation and management…otherwise known as Strategy Deployment

Additionally this module will look creating a Lean organizational culture, which is a necessary precursor to deploying strategy effectively.

What is Strategy Deployment?

Strategy Deployment is a process that ties senior leadership strategic planning into enterprise-wide business-improvement practices.

Strategy Deployment is what links all the improvement project in the organization with the organization strategic objectives.

Linking Improvement Initiatives and Objectives

Strategic VisionThe place where the organisation sees itself in the future…….

It is a statement of what the organization stands for, believes in and why it exists

The vision articulates a credible, realistic and attractive future for the organisation

Strategic vision

Strategy Deployment

If followed systematically, strategy deployment can the key that enables the organization to deal with uncertainties in a dynamic and changing environment while still achieving its vision.

The Toyota House of Quality

The Strategy/Lean Relationship

Defining StrategyStrategy is the “long term game plan” of the organization which helps them achieve:

1. Successful performance2. Sustainability and competitiveness3. A unique and valuable position in the

market

This is achieved through…..4. Configuration of resources and skills5. Meeting the needs of all stakeholders6. Giving a unique mix of value add to the

customer

And all this within an ever changing environment!!

1. Establish Organizational Vision

2. Develop 3-5 Year Strategic Plan

3. Develop Annual Objectives

4. Deploy to Depts. to Develop Plans

Including Targets and Means

5. Implementation

6. Regular Progress Reviews Monthly +

Quarterly

7. Annual Review

Optional in some models

PHASE 1: Well-done Strategic Planning

PHASE 2: Heart of Hoshin Planning Process

The seven steps of the Hoshin planning process (Jolayemi, 2008)

The 7-Step Hoshin

Planning Cycle

Lean CultureToyota learned over many years that the key to a successful Lean transformation is the development of internal structures and behaviours to cope with the influence of external forces and changing environments on organisational performance………..

Everyone has a role!• The leader must ensure that…..

• Everyone knows their role within strategy deployment

• That the strategy deployed does make a difference to organizational performance

Lean OrganizationalConsistency:-

Between words and action

Consistent situational behaviours

In application of strategy

Teamwork:-

Teamwork is essential for many Lean tools

Creating an environment where teamwork is facilitated

Teams are better at identifying blocks to achieving important objectives

All members of the team should have their individual skills recognised and employed