Hoshin Kanri: Mastering the X-Matrix - From Vision to Action
Overview
This webinar introduces Hoshin Kanri, a proven strategy deployment system used by high-performing organizations to turn strategy into focused execution. You’ll learn what Hoshin Kanri is, how it works, and how it differs from approaches like OKRs, EOS, and the Balanced Scorecard—especially when it comes to aligning long-term direction with day-to-day priorities. We’ll explore how Hoshin Kanri helps eliminate conflicting priorities, close the gap created by unclear strategic direction (“strategic silence”), and align teams on what matters most. Through practical X-Matrix examples—both effective and flawed—you’ll see how leading organizations cascade priorities and drive breakthrough performance with clarity and discipline.
Host Company
The Hoshin Academy, Inc. Description: At Hoshin Academy, we are dedicated to providing the very best information, tools and resources to help your company with Hoshin Kanri. The world's #1 approach to strategic planning, deployment, execution and review. We help business executives and lean transformation / improvement practitioners deliver outstanding results by enabling them to implement world-class strategy execution (Hoshin Kanri) in their team or organization within 90 days. At Hoshin Academy, our promise is to go beyond conventional training programs focused solely on providing information & education, by working directly with YOU to implement Hoshin Kanri and deliver transformation within your organization. Website: www.thehoshinacademy.com
Presenter
Push Arora, M.Eng, LSSMBB Pushp Arora is the founder & CEO of The Hoshin Academy, based in Toronto, Canada, where he helps executives and improvement practitioners implement world-class strategy execution through Hoshin Kanri. Since 2018, The Hoshin Academy has been working to empower organizations to align and execute strategies that drive transformative results. This work focuses on strategy deployment, operational excellence, and cultivating leadership to build high-performing, improvement-driven cultures. With over 25 years of professional experience across diverse industries, including manufacturing, technology, telecommunications, supply chain, and retail, Pushp brings a wealth of expertise in strategy, lean methodologies, and organizational transformation.
His expertise spans:
- Strategy deployment and execution (Hoshin Kanri).
- Mergers and acquisitions integration.
- Business process improvement and change management.
- Operational excellence, lean manufacturing and six sigma.
- Digital transformation & technology enablement programs. Building and leading engaged, high-performance teams.
Agenda
Thursday, February 26, 2026, ET
12 p.m. What is Hoshin Kanri & What Does it Do?
12:05 p.m. Why Use it? How Does it Work? How is it Different?
12:15 p.m. How to remove conflicting priorities and align teams on “what matters most”
12:25 p.m. The Knowledge Divide from Unclear Direction “i.e. Strategic Silence”
12:30 p.m. What is an X-Matrix and How to Effectively Cascade Priorities
12:50 p.m. X-Matrix Scenarios – Simple and Complex, What Good and Bad Looks Like
1 p.m. Comparison of Hoshin Kanri vs. Other Methods (OKRs, EOS, Balanced Scorecard)
1:10 p.m. How the best companies use Hoshin Kanri to achieve breakthrough performance.
1:20 p.m. Questions, Wrap up
1:30 p.m. Adjourn
PARTICIPANT BENEFITS
- Clear clarity on Hoshin Kanri—what it is, what it does, and why leaders use it to drive execution
- A practical way to eliminate competing priorities and align teams on what truly matters
- Insight into why strategy breaks down when direction is unclear—and how to stop it
- A simple, powerful understanding of the X-Matrix, not theory or templates
- The ability to spot weak alignment instantly, including what “bad” deployment looks like
- Confidence in how Hoshin Kanri compares to OKRs, EOS, and Balanced Scorecard—and when to use each
- A proven execution mindset used by high-performing organizations to achieve breakthrough results
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Executives and senior leaders responsible for setting direction and driving results
- Strategy, transformation, and PMO leaders accountable for execution and alignment
- Operations, supply chain, and functional leaders managing competing priorities across teams
- Continuous improvement, Lean, and operational excellence professionals supporting strategy deployment
- Managers and leaders frustrated by unclear priorities, misalignment, or slow execution
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