Quality Café: The Power of One Page: Lean A3 Thinking
Whether you’re working to improve a process, address a recurring challenge, or move an improvement project forward, having a structured approach to problem solving can make all the difference.
Lean A3 Thinking is a simple, standardized problem-solving approach that helps individuals and teams understand issues, identify root causes, set meaningful goals, test changes, measure progress, and develop action plans, all on a single sheet of paper. Rooted in Lean principles and the science of improvement, the A3 framework brings together tools such as root cause analysis and Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles to support quality improvement efforts in a practical way.
By making improvement work visible and easy to communicate, Lean A3 Thinking helps teams build shared understanding, focus on what matters most, and move from problem identification to action. Join us for an introduction to Lean A3 Thinking and learn how this widely used approach can support quality improvement efforts across health care settings.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, learners will be able to:
- Describe basic Lean concepts and principles.
- Explain the purpose of the Lean A3 problem-solving approach and when it can be used for quality improvement.
- Identify the key steps involved in the Lean A3 Problem Solving process.
Presenter
Erin McGarvey, BScN, MSN, Director, Quality (she/her/hers)
Interior Health