# A3 Problem-Solving Review Template

Purpose: Review a one-page A3 through the PDCA cycle, from background and root cause to countermeasures and follow-up, while coaching the owner thinking.

- Duration: 60 minutes
- Cadence: As needed
- Participants: A3 owner, coach, and stakeholders (3-8 people)

## Agenda

- [ ] Background and problem statement (10 min)
- [ ] Current condition and goal (10 min)
- [ ] Root cause analysis, five whys (15 min)
- [ ] Countermeasures (10 min)
- [ ] Plan, check, and follow-up (10 min)
- [ ] Coaching questions (5 min)

## Facilitator tips

- Keep the whole story on one page.
- Push to a true root cause, not the first cause.
- Coach with questions so the owner builds the reasoning.
- Confirm how results get checked.

## Notes

Problem statement:

Root cause:

Countermeasures:

Check and follow-up actions:

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Free template from OrgTP. Adapt or run it live at orgtp.com/templates/a3-problem-solving-review