CQI #2: What is A3 Thinking?

Do you see opportunities for improvement in your work environment? Learn how A3 thinking can help. Using a scientific thinking approach, you and your team can set the groundwork for success in quality improvement.

Who is this course for?

This course is open to all staff, physicians, and volunteers.

Learning Outcomes:

After this course you will be able to:

  • Describe how mindset impacts problem solving
  • Describe how identifying and removing waste supports improvement
  • Understand the value of solving problems at their root cause

Pre-Work:

Not applicable for this course.


Additional Information:

Tools that will be shared:

  • What is A3 Thinking worksheet
  • 8 Wastes list
  • A3 template


Learning Hours:

1 hour


Course Fee:

HHS staff, physicians and volunteers: FREE

Non-HHS: Not Applicable (HHS only)

  • Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
    A system of tools and behaviours that enable everyone to make improvements.
  • Mini Session (90 minutes or less)
    An interactive and fast-paced learning session that dives into a specific tool.

Available Dates

Mar
11
Virtual

Start Date: 11-March-2026

Time: 1:00 pm To 2:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Location: Zoom

Apr
10
Virtual

Start Date: 10-April-2026

Time: 10:00 am To 11:00 am

Number of sessions: 1

Location: Zoom

May
06
Virtual

Start Date: 06-May-2026

Time: 11:00 am To 12:00 pm

Number of sessions: 1

Location: Zoom