Cause and Effect T Chart

Cause and Effect T Chart Template

A two-column visual framework for analyzing cause-and-effect relationships. The left column captures causes (initiating events or actions), while the right column documents their corresponding effects (resulting outcomes or consequences).

Template Structure

CAUSE | EFFECT

• Starting point of events | Resulting outcomes

• Can be changed by action | Cannot be changed after occurring

• Has a beginning | Has an ending

• Conditions that lead to effects | What happens as a result

Example: Mobile App Launch

Causes:

• Development team skips user testing phase

• App launches with confusing navigation

• Users leave negative reviews in app store

• App ranking drops below top 100

• Marketing budget gets reduced

Effects:

• Critical usability issues go undetected

• 60% of new users uninstall within first week

• Download rate decreases by 40%

• Fewer organic discoveries by potential users

• User acquisition costs triple

Probable Uses

• Problem-solving analysis and root cause identification

• Decision-making evaluation before major changes

• Project planning and risk assessment

• Troubleshooting workflows and process bottlenecks

• Strategic planning for product launches

• Process improvement initiatives

• Quality assurance and defect tracking

Cheers!

Khawaja Rizwan