Companion to: Business Operator's Blueprint Chapter 6 - Workbook tab Ch6 · Danaher
DBS-Lite Scorecard (5 Dimensions, 1-5 each)
Self-assess your operating system against the five core Danaher Business System pillars. Honest answers beat charitable ones.
| Dimension | Description | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hoshin (Policy Deployment) | Top 3-5 annual priorities cascade visibly to every layer | |
| 2. Daily Management | Visible boards; daily huddles run; KPIs at floor level | |
| 3. Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) | Weekly improvement activity owned by line workers | |
| 4. Problem Solving | PDSA / A3 used; root cause discipline, not symptom-fighting | |
| 5. Leader Standard Work | Leaders model behaviors; gemba walks; coaching cadence |
Gap Heatmap
How this works
Danaher's operating system (DBS) is one of the most-studied and most-replicated in modern industry. This is the lightweight diagnostic: five pillars, 1-5 each, average for an overall maturity number. For the full diagnostic and chapter narrative, see workbook tab Ch6 · Danaher.
Educational only. Not professional advice. Always validate model outputs with your accountant, attorney, or qualified specialist before acting.
About this tool
Part of the Business Operator's Blueprint companion toolkit. The full guide (250+ pages, $79) maps every operating-system framework Phil Baratelli has tested across hospitality, manufacturing, distribution, and capital allocation. Get the guide →
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