Root Cause Tree pattern illustration

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Root Cause Tree

Branch out from a problem to its multiple contributing causes

Category
Consulting Framework
Structure
The Problem -> Branch 1 (Cause A) -> Branch 2 (Cause B) -> Branch 3 (Cause C) -> The Primary Root
Best for
Problem diagnosis, quality issues, operational failures
Source
Ishikawa / Fishbone diagram
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Definition What is it?

Branch out from a problem to its multiple contributing causes

Structure How is it structured?

The Problem -> Branch 1 (Cause A) -> Branch 2 (Cause B) -> Branch 3 (Cause C) -> The Primary Root

Best fit When does it fit best?

Problem diagnosis, quality issues, operational failures

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