A3 REPORT TEMPLATE

TITLE / THEME	What are we trying to do?
AUDITOR	DATE	APPROVED BY	DATE
BACKGROUND	What problem are we trying to solve, and why are we addressing the issue?
CURRENT CONDITION	Clarify the problem. Describe what is wrong using facts, dates, figures, measures, and visual representation.
CAUSE ANALYSIS	List the problems and define the root cause.
TARGET CONDITION	List the proposed countermeasures. Define measurable targets (qty., time, etc.). Diagram the proposed new process.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN	Make a timeline, including who, what, when, where, and how.
FOLLOW-UP | PLAN	List all anticipated remaining problems and issues. Define the plan to measure effects, including how and when.
FOLLOW-UP | ACTUAL RESULTS	Compare results to predictions.