8 Steps to Problem Solving: Step 4 - Root Cause Analysis

Template for Step 4 of the 8 Steps to Problem Solving Methodology

Description

This template is Step 4 of the 8 Steps to Problem Solving developed by Toyota Motor Corporation - Root Cause Analysis.

While completing this template, you should attempt to investigate/verify the root cause, establish cause and effect, and ask why the root cause exists.

The template is divided into four sections: Create a Decision-Making Tree, Analyse and Discard Ideas, Ask Why, and Conduct “Why Analysis”.

Learn more about how to use this process in our article 8 Steps to Problem Solving: Implement Continuous Improvement in Your Organization

 

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