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A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Paper illustration of a branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
Product Strategy
Impact Mapping
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.When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timesame
45-90 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
2-53-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause AnalysisImpact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options
Tagsno overlap
LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations
OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning
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Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk