Rapid problem solving for Lean interventions

A3 thinking is a key Lean approach that encourages structured problem solving based on PDCA, building concensus using visual management

A3 reports online is a very simple tool that's particularly useful for the service sector. It

provides a framework for asking the right questions at the start of an intervention or project
gets everyone involved in Planning, Doing, Checking and above all, learning
embeds the change process: metrics and benefits are retained long after each intervention has completed

COLLABORATE
with colleagues near and far

STRUCTURE THOUGHTS
to build, measure and learn

CREATE
your own templates

PRINT
in style and of course, to A3

Why are online A3 reports so useful?

Who wouldn't prefer to solve problems sitting around a table working collaboratively with colleagues, rather than wade through a hundred page spec. emailing comments to and fro?

Why not project an A3 on a wall to open up the discussion?

For teams that do not share the same office just work together online.

A3 thinking based on the PDCA (Plan/Do/Check/Act) cycle encourages learning and re-inforces change initiatives.

A3 reports help to build consensus quickly by forcing brevity on report writers.

Blog

Read the blog at a3reports.wordpress.com for articles, news, books and techniques to learn about A3 reports' uses in the service sector

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Jim Womack introduces A3

James Womack, co-author of 'The Machine that Changed the World' and seen as one of the fathers of Lean, gives a clear and powerful introduction to the A3 process in this video clip that's part of a talk he gave at a conference in 2008.

The full 1/2 hr talk is available here and is well worth watching.
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Pricing

Pricing couldn't be simpler or cheaper: £5 per month per user.

Try the free 30 day trial first though!

If you like the A3 tool why not consider upgrading to a Policy Deployment system, or for the very ambitious a full agile back office!

These systems, based on agileBase, are priced purely on the number of features adopted and the charge per user vanishes (we think you'll want your whole organisation using it!).

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GTwM

GTwM is a ten year old technology consultancy specialising in Lean IT with a change management focus.

cliff calcutt

25 yrs consultancy experience and learning.

Specialisms: Lean Thinking, Lean IT & e-Marketing

oliver kohll

PRINCE2 qualified project manager

Specialisms: RAD & Database / Web Apps

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