A3 Report Format

Use the A3 Report Format to present problem-solving efforts by evaluating current conditions, promoting clear communication, and effective decision-making.

A3 Report Format



Owner / Team Lead

1. Is there a single point of accountability for solving the problem?


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Theme

1. Does the theme reflect the problem?


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2. Is the topic highly relevant to the organization’s objectives?


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Background

1. Is there a clear and concise problem statement?


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2. How do we know this is a problem?


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3. Does the problem owner/team avoid offering solutions?


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4. Is the business context for the problem made clear?


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5. Does the report include data that illustrates the extent of the problem?


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6. Is the background visually depicted?


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Current Condition

1. Has the problem owner/team gone to the Gemba?


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2. Have all the relevant parties been engaged?


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3. What does the owner actually know and how does he/she know it?


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4. Is the current condition clear and logically depicted in a visual manner?


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5. Is the problem quantified in some manner or is it qualitatively stated?


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6. Has the current condition been measured?


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7. How does current performance impact goals and objectives?


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8. How could the current condition be made clearer for the audience?


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9. Is the problem abundantly clear?


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10. Does the owner avoid stating opinions, making judgments, or suggesting solutions?


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Target Condition / Measurable Objectives

1. What exactly is going to improve? (enter text field)


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2. To what degree will the improved state differ from the current state?


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3. Have measurable objectives been defined (as opposed to general goals)?


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4. How will improvement be measured? When? By whom?


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5. Who will notice the improvement?


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6. Is the target condition visually depicted?


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Root Cause & Gap Analysis

1. Were the appropriate root cause analysis tools used?


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2. Were the five whys attempted?


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3. Has the owner clearly demonstrated that the true root cause has been revealed?


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4. Is the analysis detailed enough? Does it clearly explain the gap between current and target conditions?


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5. Has cause and effect been demonstrated? Were all the relevant fishbone factors considered?


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6. Have various causes been “paretod” to determine the relevant few? (if relevant)


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7. Were relevant parties involved in the root cause analysis? Do all parties agree with the owner’s conclusions?


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8. Are the root cause analysis findings visually depicted?


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Countermeasures / Plan

1. Were multiple countermeasures considered to address each of the critical root causes?


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2. Who agrees and disagrees with each of the countermeasures and why?


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3. Will the countermeasures prevent the recurrence of the problem?


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4. How will the set of countermeasures be evaluated?


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5. What risks are associated with each countermeasure? Were those considered?


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6. Does the plan align with the goal statement and the organizational objectives (timeline, resource availability, etc.)?


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7. Are the necessary tools and training being put in place so workers can successfully do their jobs?


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8. Who is responsible for doing what and by when (is 5W1H clear)?


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9. Did the involved parties participate in the design of the plan?


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10. What is necessary to prevent the recurrence of the problem?


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11. What other parts of the organization need to be informed of the changes?


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12. How will this be standardized and communicated?


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13. Is the implementation order clear and reasonable?


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Effect Confirmation

1. How will the effectiveness of the countermeasures be measured?


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2. Who will do it and when?


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3. Who’s responsible for ongoing monitoring?


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4. Does it tie directly to the objectives?


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5. Has the effect been translated into financial terms?


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Followup Actions

1. Has actual performance moved in line with the goal statement?


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2. If performance has not improved, why not? What was missed?


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3. What new problems have surfaced?


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4. Are additional countermeasures necessary?


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5. What additional action items must be completed?


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6. What other parts of the organization need to be informed of this result?


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7. Where can organizational learning be leveraged?


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8. How will this be standardized and communicated?


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