Managing on Purpose Using Hoshin Kanri

Leadership Summit | September 9-10, 2026

Traditional strategic planning often leads to long lists of disconnected goals. Hoshin Kanri offers a better path—one that aligns teams, focuses energy, and ensures your daily actions support your big-picture strategy.

In this two-day, in-person workshop, Mark Reich—former Toyota leader and longtime LEI coach—will guide you in applying the principles of hoshin kanri, a proven system for aligning strategy with day-to-day execution.

Join us at MoreSteam Headquarters for a hands-on workshop designed to help you drive meaningful, measurable progress across functions and across the enterprise. We strongly encourage teams of three—bring colleagues and get more from the experience. The cost is $1600 for individuals or $4500 for a group of three. To register a group at the discounted rate please contact us here.

Need to cancel? You may request a refund up to 14 days before the event begins. Please reach out to accounting@moresteam.com if needed.

Image of Mark Reich, Senior coach and author and his book, Managing on Purpose

What is Hoshin Kanri?

Hoshin Kanri is a strategy deployment process that helps leaders identify what matters most, set clear priorities, and align teams across the organization. It enables organizations to focus on a few key objectives, engage people in planning, and adjust course through regular reflection and learning.

In this workshop, you'll learn how to:

  • Translate strategy into meaningful, measurable goals
  • Use catchball to build alignment and shared accountability
  • Cascade targets and track progress across teams
  • Avoid the “check-the-box” trap of traditional planning

A Powerful Learning Partnership

MoreSteam is proud to partner with the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), a global leader in lean thinking and practice. Together, we create learning experiences that help organizations move from intention to execution—bridging the gap between strategic goals and day-to-day work. This collaboration combines LEI’s deep expertise in lean leadership with MoreSteam’s strength in applied learning and technology, offering practical tools and frameworks that drive meaningful, lasting improvement across the enterprise.

Hoshin Kanri In-Person Leadership Summit Training Sessions

Day 1

September 9, 2026

Day 1

  • Kick off with course overview and connect through peer introductions
  • Explore Toyota’s real-world use of hoshin to align and execute strategy
  • Dive into the TrueMowers case to understand hoshin’s core principles in action
  • Apply Hoshin thinking to analyze and discuss the TrueMowers case
  • Engage in a guided discussion to deepen learning
Day 2

September 10, 2026

Day 2

  • Apply hoshin principles through continued analysis of the TrueMowers case
  • Examine how Legal Sea Foods connected daily work to strategic goals
  • Learn how Turner Construction aligned leadership and execution for results
  • Revisit TrueMowers to reflect on insights and reinforce key concepts
  • Synthesize learning and identify next steps for course wrap-up

Ready to Get Started?

$1600

$4500

Learn from Industry Leaders

Our instructors are seasoned professionals with extensive backgrounds in their fields, combining academic expertise with real-world experience. Expect interactive sessions, hands-on application, and expert guidance tailored to your learning journey.

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Mark Reich

Senior Lean Coach and Author • Lean Enterprise Institute

Mark Reich spent 23 years at Toyota, beginning in Japan in 1988, where he worked in Product Planning during the critical launch of Lexus. In 1994, he returned to the U.S. to join the Toyota Supplier Support Center (TSSC), helping apply the Toyota Production System (TPS) across industries—including healthcare and nonprofits.

In 2011, Mark joined the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), serving as COO and now as Senior Coach and Chief Engineer, Strategy. He has led lean transformations and coached executives in hoshin kanri across companies such as GE Appliances, Michigan Medicine, and Turner Construction.

Mark holds a degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and studied Japanese at Nanzan University. He is fluent in Japanese. (Bio adapted from: https://www.lean.org/about-lei/faculty/mark-reich/)

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