Training & Coaching

Hands-on, practical instruction on proven leadership, problem solving and change management practices for existing leaders or high-potential individual contributors

Leader Tools Training

Focus: Develop leaders into effective A3 Thinking coaches

Duration: 1/2 to 1 day

Attendees: Existing or future leaders

Format: Face-to-face with hands-on exercises and practice. Can be stand-alone or combined with Problem Solving and Driving Change Training

Topics Covered

A leader's role in a culture conducive to continuous improvement
Introduction to A3 Thinking
Applying A3 Thinking as a leader AND coach
Implementing leader standard work (e.g., Gemba Walks) to institutionalize practices

Problem Solving & Driving Change Training

Focus: Apply A3 Thinking to actual problems/challenges

Duration: 3 days

Attendees: High potential individual contributors (max 15)

Format: Face-to-face with hands-on exercises and practice

50%+ of A3 drafted in training!

Topics Covered

Day 1

Introductions, roles/expectations, overview of process & timing
A leader's role in a culture conducive to continuous improvement
Driving change successfully - the "soft" side of improvement
Select an actual problem/challenge to address with A3

Day 2

Customer value and waste
Introduction to A3 Thinking, including a few basic tools
Problem solving, including Gemba Walks, via Background and Current Conditions sections of A3

Day 3

Continue problem solving from Day 2
Draft Analysis and Goals sections of A3, including Gemba Walks
Next steps on Countermeasures, Action Plan & Follow Up
Presenting A3 to Executive Sponsor(s)

Leadership & Problem Solving Coaching

Virtual or face-to-face coaching to accelerate knowledge, practical application and adoption of A3 Thinking and cultural practices. Can be as little as 30 minutes or for more extended support.

Want to learn more about training & coaching? Contact James Addis

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