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Learn A3 8 Step Practical Problem Solving

What is A3 8 Step Practical Problem Solving?

A3 8 Step Practical Problem Solving (PPS) is a structured and effective problem-solving process used by individuals and teams to solve challenging, medium term, business and operational problems, originally pioneered by Toyota. Learn about the 8-step process, including clarifying the problem, containment, analysing & breaking it down, target setting, analysing the root cause(s), developing & planning countermeasures, confirming the results and standardising & sharing. Improve your problem-solving skills, preventing the reoccurrence of issues whilst improving results by applying the A3 8 Step Practical Problem Solving (PPS) process.

A3 8 Step Practical Problem Solving – Skill Level 1: Knowledge

This is a self-paced 2 hour course that is hosted on our online Learning Platform . By completeting this course you will gain the basic Purpose, Process and People knowledge about A3 Practical Problem Solving.

A3 8 Step Practical Problem Solving – Skill Level 2: Understanding

– 12 Hours Online, On-Demand, Self Paced Learning

– Purpose, Process, People & Method of Practical Problem Solving

– Teach Poster, 31 Teach Videos, A3 Case Study and Evaluation Method

– Learning Confirmation & Certificate of Completion

A3 8 Step Practical Problem Solving – Skill Level 3: Capable

This is an on-the-job coached course where a Senior Lean Coach will help you to become Capable in A3 8 Step Practical Problem Solving. Available online or face-to-face.

A3 8 Step Practical Problem Solving – Skill Level 4: Teach & Coach Others

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Supporting Materials

A3 Problem Solving: On-Demand Webinar

This is a video recording of our A3 Problem Solving webinar. Included is access to a video of the webinar, a copy of the presentation slides, a transcript of the webinar, our Lean A3 Problem Solving Teach Poster presented during the webinar.