Cause and Effects Diagrams Training Slides

Problem statements and objectives help define the problem and what you want to improve--A Cause and Effect Diagram is a tool that helps identify, sort, and display possible causes of a specific problem or quality characteristic. It graphically illustrates the relationship between a given outcome and all the factors that influence the outcome. A Cause and Effect Diagram is sometimes called an "Ishikawa diagram" because it was invented by Kaoru Ishikawa, or a "fishbone diagram" because of the way it looks. The structure provided by the diagram helps team members think in a very systematic way. The Cause and Effects Diagram: Helps determine root causes Encourages group participation Uses an orderly, easy-to-read format Indicates possible causes of variation Increases process knowledge Identifies areas for collecting data You can use these slides as a refresher for you, or in a training/classroom environment. The Cause and Effects Diagrams Training Slides are designed for