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Look deeper than what at first appears; help your team solve issues at their rootPicture of Whale Bones at Whitby - as symbol for fishbone diagram cause and effect - Source: Tim Hill via Pixabay

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The benefits of using Fishbone diagrams (Ishikawa diagrams) to gain insight into causality

Why take this challenge?

Solve problems once and for all

Resolve long term and recurring issues

Build your team’s understanding of causality

 

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Developed in 1982 by Kaoru Ishikawa, the Fishbone Diagram (so-called because of its shape) is one of the most useful mechanisms for a team of people to systematically solve the problems they are facing. It helps people move beyond pet theories, simplistic explanations and blame. It uses structured creativity to broaden their view and develop a richer picture of causality – one that is more likely to contain the real issue(s) and new insights.

Like all management methods from Japan at that time, it is both simple and collaborative: Bringing people together to share deeper insight and understanding. And yet, in that simplicity lies a surprising power to reach past division, to educate, and to bond people in finding a way forward.

And despite its power and its popularity, it is now increasingly common to find people who have never used them, at least not within the last decade.
So the adventure this week, for you and your team, is to get out those bones, and remind yourself of how useful they can be.

 

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You may find the following resources helpful in tackling your challenge or in gaining further benefits from the skills and insights you develop

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