A3 Problem Solving

60 min · 1–3 people

Brings problem, current state, target state, cause, action, measurement, and follow-up onto one A3 page. With built-in 3sets diagnosis. Forces clarity.

Shows: One page of clarity

When to use: When a concrete, recurring problem needs structured treatment.

Progress

0 of 7 sections filled

1. Background

2. Current Condition

3. Goal / Target Condition

4. Root Cause Analysis (3-Sets)

Tool-Set Analysis

Skill-Set Analysis

Mind-Set Analysis

5. Countermeasures

6. Implementation Plan

7. Follow-up

Continue Your Diagnosis

5 Whys

See past the first explanation. Simple but not trivial. Works only with honest questions, not blame-hunting. Rule of thumb: three to seven whys, depending on depth.

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Pre-Mortem

Imagine the failure before it happens. "It's six months later. Our initiative has failed. Why?" Surfaces the most likely risks — with preventive actions, owners, and dates.

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