A3 Change Canvas

An A3 Change Canvas is a one-page, structured template (inspired by the A3 problem-solving method) to guide an improvement initiative from problem definition through action plan. It’s called “A3” because it traditionally fits on a single A3-sized page. This canvas helps teams document the key aspects of a change in a concise way, ensuring clarity and alignment on what problem you’re solving, why it matters, and how you’ll improve it.

Use this template when tackling a significant team problem or change (e.g. improving code review process, reducing incident resolution time). Fill it out collaboratively – it can be a living document updated as you iterate on the solution.

Retrospective Guide

A Retrospective is a regular team meeting to reflect on what’s working, what isn’t, and decide how to improve. It’s a cornerstone of continuous improvement for agile and lean teams.

New IT teams can use a simple retrospective format to start improving right away. 

Lean Coffee Agenda

Lean Coffee is an informal, agenda-less meeting format that allows teams to discuss and continuously improve in areas they find important. It’s called “lean” because it’s time-boxed and efficient, and “coffee” because it often happens over a casual coffee chat (but it can be done virtually or in regular meeting rooms too!).

For continuous improvement, a Lean Coffee is a great way to surface topics from the team and ensure everyone’s voice is heard on what to improve or discuss.