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The A3 provides a disciplined way of reporting on problems that encourages a disciplined way of solving problems.
Toyota's relentless dedication to continuous improvement is what gives them their greatest competitive advantage. To this end, the principle of PDCA: Plan Do, Check, Act is engrained throughout their corporate culture. Just as ingrained, and equally valuable, is the flexible, yet precise, reporting system, which is married to the process. All about efficiency, every report must be confined to one side of an A3 (11 x 17-inch) sheet of paper; hence the report is known as the A3.
The A3 report can be used to propose solutions to problems, give status reports on ongoing projects, and report results of information gathering activity.
A3 is not about generating more paperwork, but it is all about creating a process and a mindset that are uncompromising in their dedication to improvement. Diligently applying the process, thinking, and tools described in this presentation will dramatically improve the effectiveness of those individuals involved, and when spread through an organization, will quickly result in a culture of genuine improvement.
While this system grew out of automotive manufacturing, it is proven to be broadly applicable to almost any management system.
This A3 Thinking training guide emphasizes the discipline required to generate an A3 report. It covers everything needed to execute a rigorous reporting system. You will learn the step-by-step A3 problem solving process from problem identification to resolution in a fashion that fosters learning, collaboration, and personal development. The problem-solving team records the results of investigation and planning in a concise, two-page document (the A3 report) that facilitates knowledge sharing and collaboration.
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NOTE: This training package includes:
1. A3 Thinking PPT training presentation (PowerPoint format)
2. A3 Report Template (PowerPoint & Word formats)
3. A3 Report Poster (PDF format, in tones of light, dark, color and monochrome, printable in A3 size)
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Acquire knowledge on the key concepts of A3 Report based on the A3 thinking process
2. Gain detailed knowledge on the step-by-step approach to writing an A3 Report for Problem Solving
3. Gather useful practice tips on the appropriate form and style for A3 Reports
CONTENTS
1. Introduction and Key Concepts of A3 Report
• Seven Elements of A3 Thinking
• Stages of Ability
• What is an A3 Report?
• Three Types of A3 Report
• A3 Thinking is Based on the PDCA Approach
• Typical Flow of a Problem-Solving A3
• Typical Flow of a Proposal A3
• Typical Flow of a Project Status Review A3
• Comparison of Different A3s
• When to Use a 50-Page Report
• When to Use an A3
• Example of Problem-Solving A3
• Example of Proposal A3
• Key Points for A3 Report
2. A3 Problem Solving Report: Step-by-step
• A3 Report Steps
• Problem Solving A3 Report Format
• Step 1: Theme
• Step 2: Background
• Step 3: Current State
• Step 4: Goal Statement
• Step 5: Root Cause Analysis
• Step 6: Countermeasures
• Step 7: Check Results
• Step 8: Follow Up
3. Form & Style
• Form & Style
• Adapt the A3 Report to Your Target Audience
• A3 Storytelling Tools
• Common Pitfalls in A3 Reports
• Summary
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Source: Best Practices in A3 PowerPoint Slides: A3 Thinking (A3 Problem Solving) PowerPoint (PPTX) Presentation, Operational Excellence Consulting
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE CONSULTING
Operational Excellence Consulting is a management training and consulting firm that is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations become more effective and productive in the post-pandemic new normal.
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Founded with a mission to "helping individuals and organizations become more effective and productive using design thinking and lean management approaches," our aim is to support our clients in designing, managing and executing lasting beneficial change.
We work with government bodies, multinational corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises of a wide spectrum of industries.
Our firm's key capabilities are Design Thinking, Customer Experience Management, Business Model Innovation, Lean Process Redesign, Total Quality Management (TQM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Kaizen, Value Stream Improvement, Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment), Problem Solving Techniques & Tools (e.g. PDCA, 8D, A3, etc.), Training Within Industry (TWI), Suggestion System and Benchmarking.
As a means to spread the adoption of operational excellence techniques and tools to benefit organizations, businesses and society, we take pride in designing and developing high quality training and customizable presentations, frameworks and templates to add value and complement your training and business needs.
Operational Excellence Consulting has published 197 additional documents on Flevy.
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It applies to All Industries
File Type: PowerPoint (pptx)
File Size: 6.4 MB
Number of Slides: 140 (includes cover, transition, & marketing slides)
Related Topic(s): A3
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Initial upload date (first version): Jun 7, 2015
Most recent version published: Jul 1, 2021
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