<P>The problem with most Hoshin Kanri books is that they describe a complex methodology that is overwhelming to most leaders and their organizations. The need to essentially change the culture of the entire organization to make Hoshin work isn¿t practical for most companies when first starting out.<BR><BR><STRONG>The Basics of Hoshin Kanri</STRONG> uses an easy-to-follow story format to simplify and explain Hoshin Kanri ¿ a method for strategy deployment. Supplying clear descriptions of the steps of Hoshin Kanri, it advocates using Hoshin as an important tool for improving an organization¿s existing planning and execution system while simultaneously moving the culture of the organization forward.<BR><BR>The book provides readers with a new understanding of Hoshin Kanri as a powerful deployment system for strategic planning, defining a direction and priorities, and aligning the organization around that direction. It begins by telling the story of a manufacturing executive that uses a si