The bowler chart, or bowling chart, is a table that is used to track the progress of an improvement project, deliverable, or task. Its name comes from the high similarity to the bowling score sheets that are used to track the progress during a bowling game. In my last post I also explained possible pitfalls with the owner, the projects, and the numeric target. This post continues with more caveats on target progression and the use of color, before suggesting a possible improvement to make the progress even more visual. (Spoiler: Use a diagram!). But, read on…
Bowler Chart
The Bowler Chart—Tracking Your Projects
Hoshin Kanri (or “policy management” in English) is a way to manage the objectives of both you and your people and also align these objectives with the overall goals and directions of the company. One possible and useful companion document to track the progress of these objectives throughout the year is the bowler chart, or bowling chart. In general, this chart can be used to track the progress of an improvement project. Let me give you an introduction to bowler charts.