A3 Report (A3 Problem Solving) Poster (PDF)

The A3 Report poster depicts the A3 problem solving process from problem identification to resolution in a fashion that fosters learning, collaboration, and personal development.

The poster is available in two distinct themes: vibrant color schemes and a professional monochrome version. In both formats, the poster comes in a convenient PDF as well as an editable PPTX format, enabling effortless printing on A3/A4-sized paper from standard office copier machines. This versatile resource can be prominently displayed on employee workstations or distributed alongside your training materials.

The A3 Report poster supplements your A3 Problem Solving training presentation materials. It serves as a takeaway and summary of your process improvement presentation.

The A3 Report structure consists of eight elements:

1. Theme – Concise statement of what this A3 report is about.

2. Background – Relevant historical data and information.

3. Current Condition – Detailed description of the current situation (e.g. process flow, trend chart, Pareto analysis, gap identification and problem statement).

4. Goal Statement – Specific goal to address the gap or future state from the current state.

5. Analysis – Depiction of analytical techniques to uncover the root causes of the problem or factors that affect the problem in the current state.

6. Countermeasures – A summary of who will do what by when in order to resolve the problem situation or achieve the future state.

7. Check Results – Quantitative comparison of actual results versus your goal.

8. Follow Up – Summary of follow up action items (e.g. lessons learned, communication to other parties, training, standardization, or other areas).