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A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Paper illustration of Futures Wheel with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Futures Wheel
Purposedifferent
For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together.The Futures Wheel helps explore the consequences of a decision, a trend, or a strategic move in a structured way. It makes visible which first, second, and third-order effects could arise from an event.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timedifferent
45-90 min60-120 min
Participantsdifferent
2-53-10
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause AnalysisFutures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals
Tagsno overlap
LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations
ForesightSystems thinkingSignals
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Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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Gemba Walk
Paper illustration for Kaizen Event.
Operations
Kaizen Event
Paper illustration for Kepner-Tregoe
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Kepner-Tregoe