Over the last ten years, I've run several operational performance improvement projects for digital and services teams. It includes reducing delivery lead time, improving quality and productivity, and …
Defining Problems for Effective A3 Problem-Solving
The starting point for A3 problem-solving is formulating the current and target conditions. The "current condition" refers to the present state related to the problem. The "target condition" …
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Getting Everyone on Board: Tips for Successful A3 Implementation
Implementing the A3 Problem-Solving approach across an organization can lead to impressive performance improvement and changes. But, the prerequisite is gaining buy-in and adoption from the …
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Root Cause Analysis: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Source of Problems
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a structured approach that goes beyond the symptoms of a problem. It leads to the source and core fact or event generating that problem. We apply root cause analysis …
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Improving Your Business with the A3 Problem-Solving Method
The A3 Problem-Solving was first an approach Toyota implemented all over his organization. Indeed, it reflects Lean Management thinking. In addition to fostering continuous team learning and …
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The Problem-Solving A3 Report: A Structured Approach to Performance Improvement
The A3 report is a powerful tool for documenting and guiding your organizational problem-solving efforts. It leverages the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle at its core. Therefore, it follows a …