1. Task Board Monitoring Cards
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2. Visual Controls Monitoring Card Visual Controls Monitoring Card
A Tool for Leaders to Monitor Visual Controls
Visual Controls Monitoring Card
Do visual controls show pace and progression of work?
Do visual controls show expected vs. actual when needed?
Are reasons for misses or flow interrupters specific and clearly described?
When there are misses are we ensuring there is a proper response?
Are visuals regularly used to drive improvement and revised as needed?
Are visuals signed off or initialed by leaders?

3. Process Performance Board Monitoring Card
A Tool for Leaders to Monitor Process Performance Board
Process Performance Board Monitoring Card
Is the Process Performance Board being used on a regular basis by the team?
Does the Process Performance Board tell you what you need to know about the process?
Is it being used to communicate goals, status (expected vs. actual) and process improvement progress?
Are problems visible? Are efforts to work on the problems visible?
Are tasks assigned to help resolve problems?
Is there follow through on what was found, actions that were assigned and discussed as opportunities for improvement?

4. A3 Problem Solving Monitoring Card A3 Problem Solving Monitoring Card
A Tool for Leaders to Monitor A3 Problem Solving
A3 Problem Solving Monitoring Card
Are staff jumping to solutions without knowing root cause?
Are reoccurring problems visited frequently because the root cause is not known?
Are employees using the A3 process and gaining capability around A3 use?
Are leaders using the A3 process with team members and promoting A3 use?
Is the team bringing problems forward or waiting on assignments?
Are employees demonstrating problem- solving and continuous improvement thinking?

5. A3 Coaching Monitoring Card A3 Coaching Monitoring Card
A Tool for Leaders to Monitor Visual Controls
A3 Coaching Monitoring Card
Are leaders using the A3 to build the problem solving muscle of staff?
Are leaders investing time with staff to build the problem solving muscle?
Are leaders jumping to solution and getting emotionally attached to the solution?
Are leaders being mentors by asking questions versus solving the problems for their staff?

6. Huddle Meetings Monitoring Card Huddle Meeting Monitoring Card
A Tool for Leaders to Monitor Huddle Meetings
Huddle Meeting Monitoring Card
Do Huddle Meetings occur regularly and occur at the Process Performance Boards?
Do Huddle Meetings focus on the status of process as well as results?
Do Huddle Meetings have clear purpose and agenda beyond today’s requirements?
Do Huddle Meetings result in task assignments to improve the process, follow-up on assignments and problem-solving discussion?
Is there Round Robin rounds to seek input, open issues, suggestions, and questions?

7. Leader Process Walks Monitoring Card
A Tool for Leaders to Monitor Leader Process Walks
Leader Process Walk Monitoring Card
Are Leader Process Walks occurring on a regular basis?
Are visual controls being reviewed to understand the following:
What is the work being done here?
What is the process by which it should be done?
How can you tell its working?
Are we adhering to the process?
Are we getting the business results expected from this process?
What is the next improvement that we are going to make in this process?