Example Cause And Effect (Fish Bone) Diagram The problem statement will become the “head” of the fish.įor instance, in the above example, a problem statement might be something like this: Mortgage application to close process is too long (90 days). The next step is to have the team articulate a problem statement that reflects the identified issue.Ī well-written problem statement will ensure everyone on the team is on the same page and will answer the question, “what is the problem that we need to solve?” Obviously, the nature of the problem also should dictate how many of the right people should be on the team. Too few people are not representative, and too many people are difficult to facilitate. Many teams make the mistake of only using people that are in decision-making capacity and neglect the front-line people who have a working knowledge of what drives problems.įor instance, in the example of the mortgage company, a team might include customer support staff, mortgage processors, sales personnel, loan underwriter and loan closer.Ī team of 5 to 7 people is ideal. The more diverse the team, the better problem solving will happen. The first step is coming up with a team of people who are familiar with, and in some capacity, touch the problem. So How Do You Create A Fishbone Diagram? 1. Identifying the root causes can shed light on improvement opportunities to systems and processes that touch the problem. It challenges the team members to explore the causes rather than the specific symptoms.įor example, if a mortgage company is experiencing an increased number of customer complaints, this process would help determine what it is that is driving the complaints and not focus so much on the process of dealing with complaining customers. Using a fishbone diagram allows a team to focus on the problem instead of the issues associated with the problem. One of those tools is called a Cause and Effect Diagram.Ī cause and effect diagram, also known as a fishbone diagram, helps a team identify the different causes of a problem to determine the root causes of a problem. Organizations use quality tools to help solve problems.
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