Sustaining Strategy Deployment: Lessons from 16 Years of Practice at GlobalFoundries

In the latest episode of the WLEI podcast, we delve into hoshin kanri (strategy deployment) with Otto Funke and Joseph Tamayo from GlobalFoundries, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing. Otto has overseen the strategic planning process at one of GlobalFoundries’ production facilities for sixteen years.

During the conversation, he shares insights on how the site has developed a robust process that has withstood leadership changes. Alongside Joseph, they explore how this process creates alignment around objectives, both vertically and horizontally, enabling front-line workers to link their work to broader corporate goals. Furthermore, they shed light on how this strategic approach is instrumental in cultivating GlobalFoundries’ next generation of leaders.