The A3 Thinking Canvas is a visual and collaborative tool that helps teams structure problem solving, align around improvement goals, and learn through action.
It is built around 8 core sections, from Background to Learnings, that together represent one complete improvement and learning cycle, from understanding the problem, to experimenting with solutions, to reflecting on results.
In this canvas, you’ll find:
A short introduction to A3 thinking and its purpose.
A structured canvas layout that guides teams through the full problem-solving flow.
Guiding questions and examples to support reflection and discussion.
This tool enables you to:
Clarify problems before jumping to solutions.
Make assumptions and reasoning visible.
Align teams around shared goals, priorities, and constraints.
Experiment with changes in a structured and safe way.
Turn everyday improvement into organizational learning.
Who Will Find This Valuable?
This canvas is especially useful for:
Teams working on complex, cross-functional problems.
Product, marketing, operations, and transformation teams.
Leaders seeking alignment around priorities and improvement focus.
Agile coaches, Lean practitioners, and facilitators.
Organizations that want to strengthen their learning and improvement culture.
