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S3E5: The Art of Strategic Alignment - A discussion with Mark Reich, Author of Managing on Purpose


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In this episode, Mark Reich shares what he learned during his 23 years at Toyota—and why most companies struggle with strategy deployment. Drawing from his new book Managing on Purpose, Mark explains how Toyota's approach, called Hoshin Kanri, focuses on a few clear priorities, aligns teams at every level, and develops people along the way.

You’ll hear how techniques like “catch ball” build ownership and break down silos, and how even a seafood restaurant used Toyota principles to rethink its kitchen—and its business model.

Mark reminds us that this process isn’t about perfection from day one. It takes leadership commitment, time, and patience to get it right—but the payoff is worth it.

If you're ready to rethink how your organization tackles alignment to the top business priorities, this episode is for you.

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