harada method
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Introduction to the Harada Method of leadershipTRANSCRIPT
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2013 ASQ
Denver Tools
Symposium
POWER HARADA:
TUNE YOUR TEAM
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Why Use Harada
What is Harada
History of the Method
Getting Started Philosophy
5 Forms
POWER IT OUT
Gemba Man!
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Premeditation
Personal Excellence
Goal Setting
Service
Self Reliance
HARADA IS BASED ON 5 THINGS
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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
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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
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LONG TERM GOALS FORM
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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
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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
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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
Johns daily
diary
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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 effort to attain it.
END OF THE SPRINT
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If you Google Harada Method be warned there is also a
disease and a surgery by this name!
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS?
WOW!
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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 .
CaffeinatedPDX. "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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