root cause analysis infographic Archives - 6sigma https://6sigma.com/tag/root-cause-analysis-infographic/ Six Sigma Certification and Training Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:41:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://6sigma.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-favicon-blue-68x68.png root cause analysis infographic Archives - 6sigma https://6sigma.com/tag/root-cause-analysis-infographic/ 32 32 INFOGRAPHIC: What is Root Cause Analysis? https://6sigma.com/infographic-what-is-root-cause-analysis/ https://6sigma.com/infographic-what-is-root-cause-analysis/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:59:53 +0000 https://6sigma.com/?p=25323 So, if you get a blister on your foot and you put a bandage over it, that is not going to solve the problem as to why you got the blister. If you don’t know why you got the blister, you will probably do whatever you did again and again until you figure […]

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]]> So, if you get a blister on your foot and you put a bandage over it, that is not going to solve the problem as to why you got the blister. If you don’t know why you got the blister, you will probably do whatever you did again and again until you figure out the root cause of that blister. 

We can apply this principle to work situations as well. This infographic shows just how to do a root cause analysis step-by-step. It is an easy way to get rid of a stubborn problem once and for all!

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]]> https://6sigma.com/infographic-what-is-root-cause-analysis/feed/ 0 Root Cause Analysis: Get to the Root of the Problem https://6sigma.com/root-cause-analysis-get-to-the-root-of-the-problem/ https://6sigma.com/root-cause-analysis-get-to-the-root-of-the-problem/#respond Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:13:52 +0000 https://6sigma.com/?p=23418 Why get to the root of your business problem? The primary reason is so you can, once and for all, get rid of the problem. As long as the root of the problem exists, you will have the same problem over and over again. So the solution is simple: conduct a root […]

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]]> Why get to the root of your business problem? The primary reason is so you can, once and for all, get rid of the problem. As long as the root of the problem exists, you will have the same problem over and over again. So the solution is simple: conduct a root cause analysis (RCA). Follow this simple template outlined below and you will figure out the root cause and develop solutions to be rid of your issue once and for all. This is a Six Sigma great tool.

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]]> https://6sigma.com/root-cause-analysis-get-to-the-root-of-the-problem/feed/ 0 INFOGRAPHIC: The 5 Whys and the Root Cause https://6sigma.com/infographic-the-5-whys-and-the-root-cause/ https://6sigma.com/infographic-the-5-whys-and-the-root-cause/#respond Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:00:25 +0000 https://6sigma.com/?p=22402 The 5 Whys is the best Six Sigma tool to find out the root cause of a problem. It is to be used during the Analyze Phase of the DMAIC process. The steps are simple — just write down the specific issue or problem. Then ask why the problem happens and answer the question. Keep asking […]

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]]> The 5 Whys is the best Six Sigma tool to find out the root cause of a problem. It is to be used during the Analyze Phase of the DMAIC process. The steps are simple — just write down the specific issue or problem. Then ask why the problem happens and answer the question. Keep asking until you are satisfied with your answer. This is a great way to really get down to the root of the problem. Sometimes it takes more than 5 Whys to get your true answer! The infographic below outlines a example of this process.

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]]> https://6sigma.com/infographic-the-5-whys-and-the-root-cause/feed/ 0 Infographic: Root Cause Analysis https://6sigma.com/infographic-root-cause-analysis/ https://6sigma.com/infographic-root-cause-analysis/#respond Sun, 02 Oct 2016 23:56:57 +0000 https://6sigma.com/?p=20222 Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is such a simple concept that its genius is in its simplicity.  Basically, if you truly understand what is causing the problem, the solution is just waiting to be discovered. All seven steps given have a reason for making it into the Root Cause Analysis template, as they all provide […]

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]]> Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is such a simple concept that its genius is in its simplicity.  Basically, if you truly understand what is causing the problem, the solution is just waiting to be discovered. All seven steps given have a reason for making it into the Root Cause Analysis template, as they all provide much needed and specific information towards the solution.

This infographic is a friendly reminder before you start digging. Patience is necessary — make sure you are thorough in your analysis; in other words, don’t skip any steps, because, as you know, haste makes waste.

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