A3 Problem Solving and Decision Making

No more 20-page reports that nobody reads! Master this simple 1-page tool to define and analyze a problem, develop countermeasures, and track the effectiveness of implementing them. For decision making, your A3 becomes a story everyone can understand. Using A3 creates “reflective problem-solvers”, “clear-headed decisionmakers”,  and can be used for virtually anything, because it streamlines how your organization communicates.

In five 4-5 minute videos, your instructors explain why A3 is not only a powerful one-page communication tool, but also a powerful problem solving and decision making methodology which can be used again and again by you and your team.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  • What is an A3? Why is it so powerful?
  • The underlying foundation of the A3 is the Deming Cycle: Plan, Do, Check, Adjust
  • Who should be the A3 Champion, Mentor and Collaborators and their roles
  • The role of Root Cause Analysis in Problem Solving A3
  • The role of Choosing by Advantages in Decision Making A3
  • How to use A3 in Strategic Planning
  • Why the Action Plan and Evaluation steps are the key to continuing improvement
  • Tips to make your A3 easier and more effective.