Build, Test and Improve Your Hoshin X-Matrix
Participants enter strategic information, connect the four arms of the X-Matrix, submit the draft, receive a 1–10 quality score, and generate an improved version, learning plan and AI consultant prompt.
1. Organization Context
2. Breakthrough Objectives
Enter 1–3 major 3–5 year step-changes.
3. Annual Objectives
Enter 2–4 vital-few objectives for the current year.
4. Strategic Initiatives
Enter the projects or methods that will deliver the annual objectives.
5. Measures, Targets and Owners
Every annual objective should have at least one measurable target and owner.
6. Correlation Test
Use ● for strong relationship, ○ for supporting relationship, and blank for no meaningful relationship.
7. Submit Draft
Hoshin Kanri X-Matrix
Executive Assessment
Strength Areas
Weak Areas
How to Make It 10/10
Revised and Improved X-Matrix
This version strengthens wording, focus, measurability and ownership while preserving the participant’s intent.
Learning Gaps and Development Plan
AI Hoshin Kanri Consultant Prompt
The prompt contains the participant’s complete matrix and assessment.