A3 Thinking: Training & Resources

This is a growing collection as we add to our line of A3 products. Most are or will be available in our Leader / Trainer Membership. Some are already available in our Program Leader Pack. A handful of these products can be bought individually.

About Our A3 Thinking Track and Membership Levels

How to Get A3 Thinking Content

Our learning tracks are organized around a topic. Our memberships are organized around a person's role and level in the company.
 
Some of our content is designed to help leaders teach a topic to team members.
 
 Make sure to scroll through your membership or look at the categories in the listings below to see what is included in the package you want.

Don't Forget the Continuous Improvement Companion

Don't forget to look over the A3 related terms in The Continuous Improvement Companion. It is packed with 739+ terms to help you understand the terminology you come across as you learn about continuous improvement and Lean.

Become a GREAT A3 Thinker!

A3 Thinking is more than filling out a report. It is a philosophy of problem solving that centers on a well-communicated team approach to the PDCA cycle.

  • A3 Thinking requires a solid infrastructure to be successful. That framework means that you have the resources to fix problems and the discipline to keep problems from recurring. Our Continuous Improvement Development System provides that framework.
  • A3 Thinking takes a team approach. That means that individuals throughout the organization need a set of problem-solving skills that go way beyond just filling out an A3 Report. That report is meaningless if the team can't put the plan into action.
  • A3 Thinking works best as part of a plan. Your A3 efforts should not be completed in a vacuum. Your organization should have its course charted through policy deployment, and it should be kept on track through a robust business management system. A3 Reports are tools that work best with structured leadership.

Courses Available in this Track:

Not all courses and content is available in every membership level. Please check with the membership you are interested in to see what is included.


Free A3 Report Template

Individual Price Save in our memberships!

Download a permanent license to our free A3 Template and receive news & info. You'll also be able to get access to loads of other free content with one click through your free account.

10 Lessons

A3 Report Template

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Our A3 Report Template contains info, video, and template to help you use this robust problem-solving tool.

22 Lessons

A3 Thinking Quick Reference Cards

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Our Quick Reference Cards are tools to help spread information about A3 Thinking, and help people use the tool effectively as they are learning it. Comes with a limited corporate license.

3 Lessons

Introduction to A3 Thinking for Leaders

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Dive into our introductory training on A3 Thinking and A3 Reports. Only available in our Leader / Trainer Membership and Core+ Membership Add-on.

10 Lessons

A3 Thinking Fundamentals (VTS Module)

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Our "A3 Thinking Fundamentals" Training Module is a self-paced course that introduces leaders to this incredibly powerful tool for solving significant problems in an organization.

22 Lessons

A3 Thinking Fundamentals (Trainer's Guide)

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This Trainer's Guide is intended to enable leaders to take ownership of the process of teaching A3 Thinking in their company. You can mentor self-guided students or teach on your own using the online slideshow.

2 Lessons

A3 Thinking Fundamentals (Trainer Download Pack)

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Trainer materials for our A3 Thinking Fundamentals Training Module. Downloaded items come with a permanent corporate license.

4 Lessons

About our founder...

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Jeff Hajek

Owner and Founder

Jeff is the owner and founder of Velaction.

He has been involved in continuous improvement for nearly all of his professional life (since leaving the army after 10 years in uniform).

He is the author of Whaddaya Mean I Gotta Be Lean and a wealth of other training materials, including the 1,000+ page Continuous Improvement Companion, and encyclopedia of CI terms.

  • 7 Courses Available
  • Many Videos
  • "How to" Information
About Our Content:
  • Not all content in this track is available in all membership levels.
  • Downloads, when available, normally come with corporate licenses to share within your company.