# Area activity analysis

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**Area activity analysis** (**AAA**) is a [performance improvement](/source/Performance_improvement) [quality tool](/source/Quality_tool) for [process management](/source/Process_management_(project_management)) of [natural work teams](/source/Natural_work_team) developed in the 1990s.[1][2]

## Phases

The analysis consists of seven phase:[1][3][4]

1. Preparation for AAA
1. Develop area mission statement
1. Define area activities
1. Develop customer relationships
1. Analyze the activity's efficiency
1. Develop supplier partnerships
1. Performance improvement

## References

1. Harrington, H. James (2006). [*Process Management Excellence: The Art of Excelling in Process Management*](https://books.google.com/books?id=kvHO1PCQusAC&dq=%22Area+Activity+Analysis%22&pg=PA28). Paton Professional. p. 28-35. ISBN 978-1-932828-06-1. Retrieved 26 August 2024.

1. Harrington, H. James (20 July 2012). "Area activity analysis (AAA): a key 1990s tool put on the back burner". *Business Process Management Journal*. **18** (4): 644–654. [doi:10.1108/14637151211253774](https://doi.org/10.1108/14637151211253774)

1. Harrington, H. James & Voehl, Frank (9 November 2011). [*The Organizational Alignment Handbook: A Catalyst for Performance Acceleration*](https://books.google.com/books?id=AwbSBQAAQBAJ&dq=%22Area+Activity+Analysis%22&pg=PA188). CRC Press. p. 188. ISBN 978-1-4398-7733-3. Retrieved 26 August 2024.

1. Harrington, H. James (August 2024). "The Bigger Picture". *[Quality Progress](/source/Quality_Progress)*

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