Cause and Effect Diagrams

Cause and Effect Diagrams

When solving a problem as a team, there are often many views as to the problem’s root cause. The Cause and Effect diagram also known as the fish bone (structure resembles a fish skeleton) or Ishikawa diagram (named after developer, Dr. Ishikawa), is a visual depiction of cause and effect. It identifies possible causes for an effect or problem and pushes you to consider not only the most obvious possible causes but all likely. The fish bone diagram, one of seven basic tools of Quality, is mostly used in situations where little or no quantitative data is available for analysis and in brainstorming sessions to sort ideas into useful categories. Read More