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Fishbone Diagram
Dig into the root causes — not just the symptoms.

ABOUT

USE CASES

Also known as the Ishikawa or cause-and-effect diagram, the Fishbone Diagram helps teams visually map the potential root causes of a problem by organizing them into thematic categories. It promotes deep thinking about systems-level challenges.

  • Analyze why student participation in work-based learning is low.

  • Explore barriers to equity in specific student groups.

  • Prepare for improvement planning by clarifying problem areas.

VALUE

  • Encourages collaborative root cause analysis.

  • Prevents surface-level problem solving.

  • Creates a shared understanding of complex issues.

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