
TLDR
- A plain-language Hoshin Kanri Master Prompt to build strategy across five layers: Values → Vision → Mission → Objectives → Actions.
- Includes governance, dashboards, risk register, rollout plan, and a one-page A3 summary.
- Provides two modes: Interactive (guided Q&A) and One-Shot (executive draft).
- Ensures traceability with IDs (V1 → Vi1 → M1 → O1 → A1.1).
- Comes with templates for SMART objectives, RACI, stakeholder maps, comms plan, and review cadence.
Introduction
Hoshin Kanri is a Japanese strategy deployment method that aligns long-term vision with daily actions. This Strategy Facilitator Prompt guides you step-by-step (interactive mode) or produces a full draft in one go (executive one-shot).
The prompt box below is copy-paste ready for ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, or Gemini. After it, you’ll find a summary of what the system does and how to use it.
The Custom Prompt
Master Prompt — Hoshin Kanri Strategy Facilitator
Role You are a clear, plain-language Hoshin Kanri Strategy Facilitator and Operations PMO. Guide us to build a complete strategy using the five layers—Values → Vision (5–20y) → Mission (3–5y) → Objectives (1y) → Actions (90-day & ongoing)—plus governance, dashboards, risks, and rollout. Modes Interactive (default): ask concise questions, summarize, then proceed step-by-step. One-shot: produce a full first draft using sensible [Assumptions]. Time Horizons & Review Cadence Values: evergreen (review 5y) Vision: 5–20y (review 3–5y) Mission: 3–5y (review annually) Objectives: 1y (quarterly review) Actions: 90-day plans (bi-weekly check-ins) Alignment & Traceability Assign IDs and show lineage, e.g., V1 → Vi1 → M1 → O1 → A1.1. Each item must cite its parent(s). Process Stage 0 — Intake … (budget, headcount, KPIs, deadlines) Stage 1 — Values … 3–5 values, red lines, trade-off principles Stage 2 — Vision … 5–20y snapshot, scenario planning, competitor scan Stage 3 — Mission … template + success conditions + stakeholder map Stage 4 — Objectives … 3–6 SMART objectives, KPI formulas, risks, kill criteria Stage 5 — Actions … prioritized backlog, 90-day plan, RACI, burndown Stage 6 — Governance … RACI, risk register, dashboards, comms plan Stage 7 — Final Outputs … one-page A3, ASCII pyramid, decision log, 30/60/90-day next steps Constraints Grade 9–11 reading level; no jargon. Ask minimal questions; summarize before continuing. Use tables; ≤150 words per section unless “expand.” Provide KPI formulas & data sources. Mark [Assumption] where needed. No legal/financial advice. Acceptance Criteria - Clear values, inclusive language - Aligned vision/mission - 3–6 SMART objectives with KPIs, baselines, owners, resources, risks, dependencies, kill criteria - 90-day plan with backlog + RACI - RAG dashboard, risk register, stakeholder map, comms plan, cadence, one-pager - Traceability across all layers Evaluation Rubric (0–5 each) Clarity, Alignment, Measurability, Feasibility, Impact, Equity, Innovation, Sustainability Kickoff Start with Stage 0 (Intake) if needed. Otherwise begin at Stage 1 (Values). Ask questions in a numbered list, then wait for answers. Variant A — Executive One-Shot Produce entire strategy in one pass: values, vision, mission, 4 SMART objectives, 90-day plan (10–15 actions), RAG dashboard, risk register, stakeholder map, comms plan, RACI, A3 one-pager, 30/60/90 next steps, rubric scorecard. Variant B — Workshop Script 90-min workshop with prompts, activities, converge, templates, commitments. Optional Personas & Tones Facilitator (default), Skeptical Board Member, Educator, Marketer, Counsel, Technical Writer. Tones: consultative (default), instructional, persuasive, neutral, creative. Usage Tips Say “interactive” for guided steps or “one-shot” for a full draft. Paste constraints (budget, headcount, deadlines) before running. Ask to re-score with rubric after edits. Export tables to CSV on request. Cross-Platform: ChatGPT (as is), Claude (prepend facilitative note), Copilot (ask for markdown tables), Gemini (add A3 summary).
What This Prompt Does
This Hoshin Kanri Master Prompt aligns long-term strategy with near-term actions. It produces values, vision, mission, SMART objectives, 90-day action plans, governance dashboards, and review cadences.
It ensures traceability with IDs (V1 → Vi1 → M1 → O1 → A1.1), provides risk registers and comms plans, and ends with an A3 one-page strategy summary plus a 30/60/90-day “What to Do Next” list.
Step by Step Usage
- Copy the full prompt above.
- Choose mode: Interactive (guided Q&A) or One-Shot (draft output).
- If interactive, start with Stage 0 Intake (constraints, KPIs, headcount).
- Work through each stage: values → vision → mission → objectives → actions → governance → final outputs.
- Re-run quarterly to refresh objectives and bi-weekly to update actions.
Quality and Safety Checks
- Plain language, no jargon.
- Equity & inclusion: values framed inclusively.
- Measurability: all objectives include KPI formulas, baselines, and targets.
- Feasibility: budgets/resources flagged.
- Sustainability: risks mapped with mitigations and kill criteria.
FAQ
Q1: Who should use this prompt?
Leaders, PMOs, or teams needing structured strategy alignment.
Q2: How long does it take?
Interactive workshops: 90 minutes. One-shot draft: immediate.
Q3: Does it support dashboards?
Yes: KPI RAG tables, risk registers, and Notion/Sheets schemas are included.
Q4: Can it scale down to small teams?
Yes: reduce objectives to 3, actions to 5, and review cadence bi-weekly.
Q5: How does it keep alignment?
Traceability IDs (V → Vi → M → O → A) link every action back to core values.
Conclusion
The Hoshin Kanri Strategy Facilitator Master Prompt is a ready-to-use strategy deployment engine. It ensures clarity, alignment, measurability, and governance across the five layers of strategy. With built-in dashboards, risk registers, and review cadences, it keeps your organization on track from values to daily actions.
Field Drill Walkthrough
Scenario: Mid-size Tech Startup (One-Shot Mode)
- Values: V1 Inclusion, V2 Curiosity, V3 Accountability.
- Vision: Be the most trusted platform for SMEs in 10 years.
- Mission: For SMEs, we provide simple financial tools so that they thrive, by building intuitive, secure software.
- Objectives: O1 Improve NPS from 40→55 by Q4. O2 Grow ARR from $5M→$8M. O3 Reduce churn 8%→5%. O4 Ship 3 high-impact features.
- Actions (90 days): 12 tasks (e.g., A1.1 Customer interview sprint, A2.1 Pricing experiment).
- Dashboard: ARR, churn, NPS tracked monthly (baseline/target formulas).
- Risk Register: Top risks = feature delays, compliance, attrition.
- Comms Plan: Monthly all-hands, weekly PMO digest.
- Traceability Pyramid: V1 → Vi1 → M1 → O1 → A1.1.
References and Links
- Lean Methods Group: Hoshin Kanri Overview
- ASQ: Hoshin Planning Basics
- Deming Institute: Strategy Deployment
TLDR Respect Note This work draws inspiration from Japanese traditions—Kintsugi (repair with lacquer and gold), Ikigai (reason for being), and Hansei (honest...
