Level:   All levels of project managers

Pre-requisites: None

Benefits:

• Easy to learn
• Improves problem-solving
• Fewer misunderstanding
• Repeatable framework for many projects
• Consistent approach to projects throughout the organization
• Enables efficient decision-making
• Improves communications
• Supports PDAC thinking (Plan-Do-Check-Act)

Type:  Classroom, Blended, On-line

Introduction: A3’s are staples of the Lean toolbox for knowledge workers.  An A3 is literally a large piece of paper (two letter-size pieces of paper joined vertically in size) on which you plan your project.  The paper is divided into sections and each section contains the nuggets of information that, together, form the entire project.  An A3 provides a frameword and understanding of everything from why you are doing the project to how to roll it out.  It is a compact, extremely effective way of establishing the various project elements and boundries.

Within one hour, your team will understand the basics of creating an A3 and will be able to construct their own in the following hour.

Scope of training: 2 X 1 hr  learning sessions + 1 Hr follow-up coaching

Day 1  (1 hr)
Learn about the components of an A3 and how to construct one.

Day 2  (1 hr)
Create your own A3 with your team.

Day 3  (1 hr)
Review and coaching

It is expected that course participants will have access to the Internet.

This is a hands-on training neccesetating participant engagement.

Participants should decide on a particular project that they are currently or previously engaged in to be used as a vehical for the learning.