A3 Critical Thinking When to Activate This Skill - "Create an A3 for [problem]" - "Help me think through [decision]" - "Root cause analysis for [issue]" - "What should take priority here?" - "Is this safe to proceed?" - "Evaluate tradeoffs for [options]" - "5 Whys analysis" - "Fishbone diagram for [defect]" --- The Priority Hierarchy Every decision must pass through this filter, in order: Critical Rule: Never sacrifice a higher priority for a lower one. A cost saving that compromises safety is NEVER acceptable. A delivery acceleration that reduces quality is NEVER acceptable. --- The Decision…