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Breakthrough objectives

Breakthrough objectives

From the course: Hoshin Planning

Breakthrough objectives

(upbeat music) - Hi, there. Welcome back. All right, in this module, we're going to learn how to set breakthrough objectives. Well, specifically, by the end of this module, you'll know what breakthrough objectives are and how to identify them using tools, such as a radar chart and the relations diagram. Okay, well, let's get started with the definition. Breakthrough objectives are the vital few significant changes needed for the organization to achieve its vision. Now, there's a three-way test all breakthrough objectives must satisfy. First, a breakthrough objective must be a stretch target that requires cross functional cooperation to achieve. Now, this is important since the hoshin process is about radical change made possible through collaboration and teamwork. Next, the objective should be SMART. Now as a review, SMART objectives are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time bound, and finally…

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