Fish Bone Diagram
Fishbone Diagrams
Catching the Cause
This tool is called a fishbone diagram because it looks like the skeleton of a fish. The purpose of the fishbone diagram is to get to the main causes for something. A fishbone diagram can help to figure out why a process works well. The fishbone diagram could also help to explain outcomes like grades; it is a way to look at a process. This tool helps to show a cause effect relationship.
Fishbone diagrams work with cause and effect. They help to discover the root cause or main cause. Fishbone diagrams help to get to the bottom of things. They solve the mystery of why?
By using the fishbone diagram, the problem will be addressed in a systematic, step-by-step way. This helps to think through what needs to be done.
Suggestions for using fishbone diagrams:
v There should be no judgement about ideas when people say them. The point is to create as many causes a possible.
v Everyone will have an opinion about what causes a problem. Organizing these ideas improves the chance that good ideas can be tested.
v Label the main bones of the fishbone in ways that are best for your problem or event.
v You can use the fishbone diagram not only to get to the root of a problem, but also to help with planning.
 
Examples of fishbone diagrams:
Fishbone Diagram 1
Fishbone Diagram 2
Fishbone Diagram 3
Classroom Example of Fishbone Diagram
Fishbone Diagram Power Point
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