Structured Problem Solving with A3 Reports
Complex problems get solved badly when the analysis is skipped and everyone jumps to a favourite solution. This course covers a single page structured approach that forces problem definition and evidence before countermeasures.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why problem solving fails: jumping to solutions
- 02Stating the problem precisely and with evidence
- 03Establishing the current condition
- 04Setting a measurable target condition
- 05Cause analysis that goes past the symptom
- 06Developing and testing countermeasures
- 07Follow up, confirmation and standardising the fix
What you will gain
- State a problem precisely and with evidence
- Establish the current condition before proposing change
- Set a measurable target condition
- Analyse causes rather than symptoms
- Develop countermeasures and test them
- Follow up and confirm the problem stayed solved
Who should attend
- Continuous improvement practitioners
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Quality and process engineers
- Managers leading problem solving teams
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 to 4 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 23 to 24 Nov 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 22 to 23 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 26 to 27 Apr 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 5 to 6 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Quality & Auditing
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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