The Harada Method Training and Principles

Flashcards covering the core terminology, tools, and historical context of the Harada Method for self-reliance and goal achievement.

The Harada Method

A step-by-step process for setting and achieving personal and corporate goals, described as the human side of Lean and the world's best process for developing people to their fullest capability.

Self-Reliance

The ability of a person to become so skilled at something that they are virtually irreplaceable and can be trusted to make responsible decisions for themselves and their organization.

Takashi Harada

A former junior high school track and field coach from Osaka, Japan, who created the Harada Method to transform underachieving students into champions.

Norman Bodek

The co-author of the book and a management pioneer who introduced Japanese methods like Lean, TPM, and JIT to the West.

Long-Term Goal Form

The heart of the Harada Method used to organize goals, purposes, self-analysis, and specific action plans.

Open Window $64$ Chart

A matrix that helps determine the $64$ specific tasks and actions required to achieve a main goal, organized into eight supporting areas.

Routine Check Sheet

A daily checklist tool used to track specific routines, strengthen positive habits, and record success in keeping promises to oneself.

Daily Diary

A planning tool used to schedule activities, focus on daily tasks, and reflect on progress, challenges, and successes.

$33$ Questions for Self-Reliance

A self-assessment tool used to gauge how self-reliant an individual perceives themselves to be based on specific criteria.

Milestone Goals

Measurable intermediate targets established between the start date and the final goal due date to monitor progress and maintain motivation.

Affirmations

Statements or positive self-talk used to maintain a positive mindset and energy while working toward a specific objective.

The Eighth Waste of Lean

The underutilization of people's creative talents, which the Harada Method seeks to overcome.

Jidoka

A Toyota production system concept where every worker is empowered to stop the line to prevent defects, which requires a high level of individual self-reliance.

The Four Aspects of Self-Reliance

The four elements that must be harmonized to manage one's life: spirit, skill, physical condition, and daily life (routine).

Shohei Ohtani

A world-famous Japanese baseball player who successfully used the Harada Method to become a top pitcher and hitter in the major leagues.

Production Technology MAP

An instrument featuring $38$ categories used to benchmark the best management practices and methodologies of world-class companies.

Countermeasures

Specific world-class methodologies or technical actions used to achieve goals or address specific workplace investigated categories.

Success

In the Harada Method, this is defined by the individual, through picking personal goals that are good for themselves, society, and their company.

Self-Managing Practice

The act of realizing one's own strengths and putting them into practice, a key part of the Harada methodology.

Tadashi Yanai

The president of UniQlo who requested Harada Method training for employees to teach them how to balance customer needs with company policy.