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Guide: Structured Problem Solving with A3 Reports

When to Use This Tool

The A3 is a structured, one-page approach to telling a complete problem-solving story. It's a cornerstone of Lean thinking.

How to Use:

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1. AI Assistant (Recommended): In the 'AI Assistant' tab, describe your problem in detail. The AI will analyze your text and populate all 8 sections of the A3 report automatically. Save the report when prompted.

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2. Standard Setup: Manually fill in each of the 8 sections, from 'Background' to 'Follow-up'.

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3. Live Preview: The right-hand panel shows a live preview of how your final, one-page document will look.

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4. Export to PDF: Use the 'Export as PDF' button to generate a professional, one-page A3 document suitable for printing and sharing.

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5. Export to Word: Pro and AI Pro members can also use the 'Export as Word' button to get a text-based version of the report for easy inclusion in other documents.

Ready to Try It Yourself?

Now that you know how it works, head to the dashboard to start building your own diagrams.