Anticipate Advance Assess Loop

The Anticipate, Advance, and Assess Loop (AAA-Loop) serves as the foundational structure of the Empirical Product Control Loops in AME3. This structure facilitates the implementation of the strategic doctrine Empirical Control.

Anticipate

Anticipate refers to the phase where the organization or work-system formulates hypotheses and sets expectations for the upcoming cycle. This involves reconsidering strategic doctrines, constraints, and defining the parameters and conditions necessary to achieve the desired outcomes. Decision-making and planning are also integral components of this phase.

Advance

The Advance phase involves executing the planned actions and improvements by holding on the strategy doctrines, constraints, tactics, and plans outlined during the Anticipate phase. This is where the organization actively engages in the process, whether it’s developing a new product, conducting experiments, or implementing changes. During this phase, the organization gathers data and observes the outcomes, making real-time adjustments as needed to stay aligned with their goals and improvements.

Assess

The Assess phase focuses on evaluating the results of the actions taken during the Advance phase. This involves analyzing the data collected, comparing the outcomes against the initial hypotheses and expectations set during the Anticipate phase, and identifying any discrepancies or areas for improvement. The insights gained during this phase inform the next iteration of the AAA-Loop, allowing the organization to refine its strategies and approaches continuously.