FISHBONE DIAGRAM
Also called: cause-and-effect diagram, Ishikawa diagram.
This cause analysis tool is considered one of the seven basic quality tools. The fishbone diagram identifies many possible causes for an effect or problem. It can be used to structure a brainstorming session. It immediately sorts ideas into useful categories.
This cause analysis tool is considered one of the seven basic quality tools. The fishbone diagram identifies many possible causes for an effect or problem. It can be used to structure a brainstorming session. It immediately sorts ideas into useful categories.
WHEN TO USE A FISHBONE DIAGRAM
- When identifying possible causes for a problem
- When a team’s thinking tends to fall into ruts