Root Cause Evaluation Template

About the Root Cause Evaluation Template

When we encounter a complex situation, it's common to have a general understanding of what's going on, but it can be challenging to identify the root cause of the problem. We may see the symptoms of the issue, but we fail to separate the problem from its surrounding circumstances. This is where the Root Cause Evaluation Template comes in.

By analyzing the underlying causes and effects, we can identify the root cause of the problem and develop effective solutions to address it. Root Cause Evaluation involves asking questions, gathering data, and analyzing the information to identify the underlying causes of the problem. It's a valuable tool for problem-solving and decision-making in various fields, including business, healthcare, and engineering.

Benefits of using the template

• Assist in unraveling complex issues.

• Uncover different factors and consequences.

• Give a roadmap for addressing issues.

How to use the template in Miro

1. Investigate the ramifications of the issue. Effects are frequently more conspicuous.

2. Probe the foundational reasons behind the issue to comprehend its existence.

3. Search for associated items and organize them into compact clusters.

4. Converse about and distinctly categorize these groups.

5. Share your discoveries with other stakeholders and deliberate on the subsequent actions.

Setup

• Define the issue at hand.

• Note the problem statement on the trunk of the tree.

• Gather a team.

Useful tips

• Delve into the diverse layers of consequential outcomes.

• Probe into diverse levels of underlying causes.

• Recognize the possibility of effects transforming into causes.