X Matrix for strategy deployment
- Long-Term goals
Define long-term goals. Where you want to see the organisation in the next three to five years. - Annual objectives
Develop the annual objective. Detail what the organisation wants to achieve for the current year. - Top-Level priorities
Define and develop the different activities you need to do to achieve the annual results. - Metrics to improve
Continuously monitor key performance indicators to identify metrics to improve. Align them with the planned objectives.
- Vision
Establish a vision, mission, and core values for organisational success. Visualise where the organisation is headed to. - Develop breakthrough objectives
Identify and develop breakthrough objectives that the organisation plans to achieve in 3 to 5 years. - Develop annual objectives
Develop annual goals. Breakdown the breakthrough objectives and divide them between departments, teams and individuals. - Deploy annual objectives
Initiate action plans to deploy annual objectives. Divide and assign objectives to the relevant individuals/teams with the right skills. - Implementation annual objectives
Keep track of various KPIs associated with annual objectives and measure their progress. - Monthly reviews
Conduct monthly reviews to monitor progress. Check how well the organisation is meeting the set objectives. - Annual review
Annually review the objectives, action plans and progress of planned actions. Identify drawbacks and ways to improve.
The Data Point Hoshin Kanri X Matrix ensures that high-level business objectives translate into actionable plans. By connecting goals, initiatives, KPIs, and responsible teams, organisations can drive strategic alignment and accountability across all levels.
- Cascades corporate goals down to departments and individuals
- Eliminates misalignment by providing a structured approach to execution
- Ensures clarity in responsibilities and key success factors
The Data Point real-time dashboards make it easy to track KPIs linked to strategic goals, ensuring organisations stay on top of performance metrics and make informed decisions.
- Provides real-time insights into progress and goal achievement
- Links KPIs directly to initiatives for measurable outcomes
- Enhances decision-making with data-driven performance tracking
Adapting strategies based on performance is key to long-term success. The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in Data Point helps businesses regularly review progress, identify gaps, and refine execution plans.
- Promotes a culture of continuous improvement
- Enables proactive decision-making by identifying risks early
- Refines strategies dynamically based on real-time performance insights
For effective execution, different teams must work together seamlessly. DataPoint’s role-based access and real-time updates foster transparency and collaboration across departments.
- Improves coordination between teams by aligning priorities
- Enhances visibility of strategic initiatives and ownership
- Refines strategies dynamically based on real-time performance insights
Hoshin Kanri X-matrix lean tool eliminates waste that occurs due to poor communication and inconsistent direction. The ultimate aim of X-matrix is to align strategic goals and plans with organisational initiatives and action plans and to drive continuous improvement across the organisation. Using X Matrix, organisations can cascade goals more effectively.
- Improve total engagement
- Assure better organisational alignment
- Increase employee engagement
- Develop effective strategic plan
- Eliminate roadblocks to success
- Improve communication
- Simplify decision-making
Choice of industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies
How Hoshin Kanri X-Matrix transforms your strategic planning?
The Hoshin Kanri X-Matrix simplifies strategic planning by aligning long-term goals, annual objectives, and actionable priorities into a single, cohesive framework.
Goal alignment
Ensure every team works toward shared strategic objectives with a clear roadmap.
Prioritised actions
Identify and focus on key activities that have the most impact on achieving goals.
Performance tracking
Monitor progress with integrated metrics to ensure continuous alignment and improvement.
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Hear it from our customers
MARC ROBINSON
Director, Global Operational Excellence
“By providing a central location to input, analyse and share our KPIs, 'Data Point' enables site management to more easily focus on the entire business as a team. Its ability to allow automated data entry and trend analysis gives us more time for improvement rather than just reporting numbers. Combined with a disciplined approach within our SQDC meeting process, I believe 'Data Point' will help us continually focus on key issues and drive business excellence in all areas.”
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