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Chapter Summary
This chapter was added to not only assist the project as the goals for the Lean imple-
mentation are developed but to go further and assist the management in overall goal
development and deployment. H-K planning has proven itself to be a superior manage-
ment tool for the development and deployment of plantwide strategies and goals. Goals
will not only guide the behaviors of the workforce, but goal development, deployment
and execution will create the hoped-for future state, and create confidence and a sense
of accomplishment. Properly developed and managed goals, as outlined in the H-K
methodology, can be a large motivational tool, and a strong weapon for the manager as
he tries to leverage his position power and maximize the potential of the plant.