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Paper illustration for VMGS
Business Strategy
VMGS
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Purposedifferent
VMGS arranges vision, mission, goals, and strategies into a clear guiding logic. Direction, purpose, and priorities are connected so teams can decide more coherently.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.Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy.
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2-4 h45-90 minHalf day
Participantsdifferent
3-122-53-12
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WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
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Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals, StrategiesA3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause AnalysisLeverage Map, Action Strategy
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Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
Force Field Analysis
Paper illustration for Future Reality Tree.
Systems Thinking
Future Reality Tree
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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