he Harada Method is a structured goal-achievement system.
SELF-RELIANCE
DISCIPLINE
LEADERSHIP
TRANSFORMATION
EXCELLENCE
A practical journey to develop self-reliance, turn meaningful goals into daily action, and help others grow.
Whether you are a teacher guiding students, a coach leading a professional sports team, an executive developing your organization, a professional in industry, or a consultant supporting clients, the Harada Method provides a structured approach to developing yourself and the people you influence.
Develop your skills through 17 weeks of structured training and practical assignments. Meet the program’s assessment and agreement requirements to earn Certified Partner recognition. Build the confidence to explain the approach clearly, apply its tools effectively, and help others put its principles into practice in their daily work and leadership.
The Harada Method is a Japanese goal‑achievement system that builds confidence and results through disciplined daily habits rather than talent or motivation alone. It teaches individuals to set a meaningful long‑term goal and break it down into small, consistent actions practiced every day, developing self‑trust, resilience, and sustainable success. Major League Baseball star Shohei Ohtani famously used the Harada Method’s structured goal‑setting approach as a teenager, demonstrating how daily discipline can compound into world‑class performance.
The OW64 App is the authorized Harada Method digital platform designed to help individuals turn goals into daily practice through structured planning, behavior tracking, and reflection. It brings the Harada system to life by guiding users through the same disciplined process used to build self‑trust and long‑term results. By downloading the OW64 app, users can access and download the five core Harada forms identified in the book, making it easy to apply the method consistently in everyday life. The app is available free for educators teaching students, supporting schools and classrooms that want to build discipline, responsibility, and belief through daily practice.
Choose the Harada Method for self-reliance and disciplined achievement, or Leadership Excellence for Toyota Way-inspired leadership and effective problem solving. Drawing on the work of Takashi Harada and Dr. Jeffrey K. Liker, respectively, these programs support your growth in personal achievement and leadership development.
Choose your level of support: Awareness, Certified Partner, or Partner in Practice. When you enroll in Certified Partner or Partner in Practice using the links below, you receive access to the full course for your chosen program, either The Harada Method or Developing Lean Leaders at All Levels, directly within the OW64 App.
Discover the Harada Method through eight weeks of weekly one-to-one meetings with George Trachilis, unless otherwise agreed. Explore its core tools, apply them to your personal or professional goals, and build a foundation for progressing toward Certified Partner status.
Develop yourself through guided coaching, practical application, and reflection. Then learn to help others build self-reliance, strengthen their minds, and lead with heart.
COO of Cornerstone Building Products
"Becoming a Lean leadership and Harada coach revealed the power of continuous improvement beyond work alone. With the support of the Harada Method, I developed greater discipline, adaptability, and clarity -strengthening my ability to lead both professionally and personally."
Engineering Capital Programs Director, Dart Container
I was in chaos not visible chaos, but functional chaos. I was moving, but not intentionally. The Harada Method didn't give me motivation; it gave me a system. I stopped trusting my feelings and started trusting structured daily discipline. Failure became feedback instead of a verdict. The all-or-nothing mindset had to die so a systematic man could live. This process didn't just prepare me for a 100-mile race it restored order to my leadership, my family life, and my identity.
Operations Manager, Pandora
"Working with George and completing the Leadership Excellence Program has been a transformative experience for our team at Pandora, the largest online jewelry store. The program provided us with actionable tools and strategies that elevated how we lead and work together. By embracing continuous improvement and aligning our goals, we've strengthened collaboration, boosted performance, and unlocked new levels of success. It's been an invaluable journey-fueling our growth as individual leaders and as a high-performing team."
COO of Superior Plastic Products
"Becoming a Lean leadership and Harada coach revealed the power of continuous improvement beyond work alone. With the support of the Harada Method, I developed greater discipline, adaptability, and clarity -strengthening my ability to lead both professionally and personally."
Connect directly with George Trachilis and ask specifically about becoming a Leadership Excellence Institute Certified Partner through the Lean Leadership program.
George will explain the training, practical assignments, assessment process, and partnership requirements. He will also clarify the permissions associated with your role, including how you may apply the approach within an organization or offer services to clients.
Drawing on his consulting experience, George can help you connect leadership development and problem solving to the challenges clients are willing to pay you to address. The goal is to develop practical expertise that supports your future consulting business. Certification alone, however, does not guarantee clients or income.
Complete the 17-week Certified Partner program, apply the tools, and submit the required graduation assignments. These include goal-setting worksheets, coaching practice, journaling, a routine check sheet, an OW64 chart, and reflections on how you intend to use the method.
You must also pass four knowledge tests with a minimum score of 90 points on each, completing them before submitting your graduation assignments. Retakes are permitted under the supplied guidance. Any current teaching assessment requirements will be confirmed before you begin.
After your assignments receive approval, sign the appropriate written pledge or license agreement to become a Harada Method Certified Partner recognized by the Harada Education Institute.
These requirements help you move beyond understanding the method to applying it yourself and supporting others. If your goal is paid consulting, you must also obtain the appropriate commercial license.
Your agreement determines how you may use the Harada Method. The A–D options are usage categories, not different levels of certification:
If your goal is external paid consulting, discuss License B or C with George. Consider licensing as part of your business planning, alongside training, pricing, and client development.
Licensing fees are separate from training tuition. Confirm current fees, permitted activities, renewal conditions, and contract terms before signing. USD figures are estimates, not official quotations.
