2013 ASQ Denver Tools Symposium
POWER HARADA:TUNE YOUR TEAM
Why Use HaradaWhat is HaradaHistory of the MethodGetting Started Philosophy5 Forms
POWER IT OUT
Gemba Man!
Supplement to a robust Lean/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement/Process Improvement/Process Excellence/Guru of All Things/Quality Program Employees doing the day to day work tasks have a deeper
understanding and are the most qualified to do their work.
Strengthens the bond between the employee and the organization
Process success is a repeatable phenomenon; so is employee success!
WHY HARADA?
The production system is based on two pillars: Just-in-time manufacturing Respect for people
Big companies=big production=big focus on processes This leads to rigidity in the process Decisions are often elevated to leadership
TOYOTA PRODUCTION SYSTEM
The core essence of the Harada Method is enabling self-reliance
Why Do I Care? Alignment of commitment Achievement of goals People wanting to be or do their best Managers want to support their employees Less waste of a resource Everybody has to be an artisan
HARADA METHOD IS A PEOPLE MANAGEMENT TOOL
Traditional Managers say: “I trust you”
Lean Managers say: “What is the problem; What is the root cause of the problem; How do we know when the problem is solved; Let me know when you have solved the problem”
According to the Japan Management Association the Harada Method is the best technique for developing employees.
TRADITIONAL MANAGEMENT VS.LEAN MANAGEMENT
Middle school teacher in Osaka, Japan coaching track and field Lowest performing school in the area (380 total comparable
schools)
Developed the idea if there is a process to encourage these students to set their own goal for life and work, this would make them more self reliant, thus more engaged, involved, and motivated!
HISTORY OF HARADA
One of these is Mr. Harada
PremeditationPersonal ExcellenceGoal SettingServiceSelf Reliance
HARADA IS BASED ON 5 THINGS
There are 5 forms that create the structure in this tool: Self reliance questionnaire Long-term goal form Open window 64 chart Routine check sheet Daily diary
Traditionally Japanese management focuses on the team aspect
5 THINGS=5 FORMS
How Self- Reliant Are You? Rate yourself on a scale of 1-10 in each category.
1. Accountable 12. Highly skilled 23. Organized
1. Adaptable 13. Honest 24. Personable
1. Authentic 14. Imaginative 25. Prepared
1. Brave 15. Independent 26. Realistic
1. Capable 16. Initiative 27. Responsible
1. Caring 17. Innovative 28. Self-managed
1. Confident 18. Inspired (love to work) 29. Strategic
1. Creative 19. Inquisitive 30. Strong Willed
1. Determined 20. Empowered 31. Supportive
1. Ethical 21. Knowledgeable 32. Trustworthy
1. Flexible 22. Motivated 33. Visionary
SELF RELIANCE POP QUIZ
LONG TERM GOALS FORM
Place long term goal in the middle: List the 8 activities that relate to the long term goal around
them For each of these 8 activities, brainstorm 8 ways to meet
that goal.
OPEN WINDOW 64 CHART
Task May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4 May 5
Study a new technique
X X X
Come to work by 6:00 am
X X X X X
Read a personal development article
X X
Post 2 comments on social media
X
Meditate X
ROUTINE CHECK LIST
0600 – 0700 Woke up, morning routine, meditation
0700 – 0800 Exercised, ate breakfast
0800 – 0900 Travel to office – reached office at 0830
0900 - 1000 Coding – assigned by team lead
1000 – 1100 Team meeting
1100 – 1200 Coding – assigned by team lead
1200 – 1300 Tested code – assigned by team lead
1300 – 1400 Lunch break
1400 – 1500 Free time – studied a new Java technique
DAILY DIARY
John’s daily diary
The people development is the missing link in most companies: This means no clear relationship between individual goals,
career goals, and organizational goals.
Success of any type (either personal or professional) cannot not be attained unless individuals make an eff ort to attain it.
END OF THE SPRINT
If you Google “Harada Method” be warned there is also a disease and a surgery by this name!
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS?
WOW!
Bodek, Norman. "Humanity and Harada." Industrial Engineer , February 45.2, 2013: 46:50.
Bodek, Norman, and David Fennig. "The Harada Method." Lean Management Journal , June Issue 5 Volume 2, 2012: 48:49.
Caff einatedPDX. "Harada Method Webinar with Norman Bodek." youtube.com , December 5, 2013: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg9UhtqCmmo.
Harada Education Institute. "The Harada Method: The Spirit of Self-Reliance." n.d.
Marathe, Shachi. "The Harada Method: Templates to Measure Long-term Goal Acheivement." www.isixsigma.com , August 2013: http://www.isixsigma.com/featured/the-harada-method-templates-to-measure-long-term-goal-achievement-part-2-of-2/.
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