Fishbone diagram for root cause analysis - Revision history

AliWA at 22:00, 28 February 2021

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AliWA at 22:00, 28 February 2021

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	=== Step 2: Identify the main factors ===		=== Step 2: Identify the main factors ===
	[[File:~~Fishbonestep2~~.png\|500px\|right\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 2: Second step of Fishbone diagram]]		[[File:Fishbonestep3.png\|500px\|right\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 2: Second step of Fishbone diagram]]
	After defining the problem or challenge, the next step is to identify the main factors (in other words, causes) that may be part of the problem or challenge. The idea of this step is to identify as many factors as possible and treat it like a brainstorm. The possible factors do not need to be specific, they can be general. The next steps will dive deeper into these general factors.		After defining the problem or challenge, the next step is to identify the main factors (in other words, causes) that may be part of the problem or challenge. The idea of this step is to identify as many factors as possible and treat it like a brainstorm. The possible factors do not need to be specific, they can be general. The next steps will dive deeper into these general factors.
	When the main factors have been identified, draw a straight line off the “spine” of the diagram for each factor <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.		When the main factors have been identified, draw a straight line off the “spine” of the diagram for each factor <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.
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	=== Step 3: Identify possible sub-causes to the main factors ===		=== Step 3: Identify possible sub-causes to the main factors ===
	[[File:~~Fishbonestep3~~.png\|500px\|right\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 3: Third step of Fishbone diagram]]		[[File:Fishbonestep2.png\|500px\|right\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 3: Third step of Fishbone diagram]]
	For each of the main factors identified in step 2, it is now time to brainstorm possible sub-causes to the main factors. In other words, the goal of this step is to find possible causes of the problem that may be related to that main factor. Contrary to the previous step, the level of detail in this step is infinite. It is possible to identify causes to sub-causes and so on, and the overall level of detail depends on the complexity of the project first and foremost, but also the satisfaction of the project team. In some cases, a high level of detail is inevitable due to the complexity of the project, and in other cases the project team requires a high level of detail in order to properly identify causes.		For each of the main factors identified in step 2, it is now time to brainstorm possible sub-causes to the main factors. In other words, the goal of this step is to find possible causes of the problem that may be related to that main factor. Contrary to the previous step, the level of detail in this step is infinite. It is possible to identify causes to sub-causes and so on, and the overall level of detail depends on the complexity of the project first and foremost, but also the satisfaction of the project team. In some cases, a high level of detail is inevitable due to the complexity of the project, and in other cases the project team requires a high level of detail in order to properly identify causes.
	The sub-causes should be drawn as shorter, horizontal lines coming off the lines drawn in step two. After step two and three, the diagram now resembles a fish with its bones and spine <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.		The sub-causes should be drawn as shorter, horizontal lines coming off the lines drawn in step two. After step two and three, the diagram now resembles a fish with its bones and spine <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.

AliWA at 21:59, 28 February 2021

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AliWA at 21:58, 28 February 2021

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	=== Step 2: Identify the main factors ===		=== Step 2: Identify the main factors ===
			[[File:Fishbonestep2.png\|700px\|right\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 2: Second step of Fishbone diagram]]
	After defining the problem or challenge, the next step is to identify the main factors (in other words, causes) that may be part of the problem or challenge. The idea of this step is to identify as many factors as possible and treat it like a brainstorm. The possible factors do not need to be specific, they can be general. The next steps will dive deeper into these general factors.		After defining the problem or challenge, the next step is to identify the main factors (in other words, causes) that may be part of the problem or challenge. The idea of this step is to identify as many factors as possible and treat it like a brainstorm. The possible factors do not need to be specific, they can be general. The next steps will dive deeper into these general factors.
	When the main factors have been identified, draw a straight line off the “spine” of the diagram for each factor <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.		When the main factors have been identified, draw a straight line off the “spine” of the diagram for each factor <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.

	~~[[File:Fishbonestep2.png\|700px\|thumb\|center\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 2: Second step of Fishbone diagram]]~~


	=== Step 3: Identify possible sub-causes to the main factors ===		=== Step 3: Identify possible sub-causes to the main factors ===
			[[File:Fishbonestep3.png\|700px\|right\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 3: Third step of Fishbone diagram]]
	For each of the main factors identified in step 2, it is now time to brainstorm possible sub-causes to the main factors. In other words, the goal of this step is to find possible causes of the problem that may be related to that main factor. Contrary to the previous step, the level of detail in this step is infinite. It is possible to identify causes to sub-causes and so on, and the overall level of detail depends on the complexity of the project first and foremost, but also the satisfaction of the project team. In some cases, a high level of detail is inevitable due to the complexity of the project, and in other cases the project team requires a high level of detail in order to properly identify causes.		For each of the main factors identified in step 2, it is now time to brainstorm possible sub-causes to the main factors. In other words, the goal of this step is to find possible causes of the problem that may be related to that main factor. Contrary to the previous step, the level of detail in this step is infinite. It is possible to identify causes to sub-causes and so on, and the overall level of detail depends on the complexity of the project first and foremost, but also the satisfaction of the project team. In some cases, a high level of detail is inevitable due to the complexity of the project, and in other cases the project team requires a high level of detail in order to properly identify causes.
	The sub-causes should be drawn as shorter, horizontal lines coming off the lines drawn in step two. After step two and three, the diagram now resembles a fish with its bones and spine <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.		The sub-causes should be drawn as shorter, horizontal lines coming off the lines drawn in step two. After step two and three, the diagram now resembles a fish with its bones and spine <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.


	~~[[File:Fishbonestep3.png\|700px\|thumb\|center\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 3: Third step of Fishbone diagram]]~~

AliWA at 21:58, 28 February 2021

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	=== Step 1: Identify the problem or challenge ===		=== Step 1: Identify the problem or challenge ===
			[[File:Fishbonestep1.png\|700px\|right\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 1: First step of Fishbone diagram]]
	The first step of the Fishbone diagram is to define the problem or challenge that needs to be analyzed. Define the problem as detailed as possible, and when and where it occurs, and where appropriate, list the stakeholders that are involved in the problem. It is important to define the problem correctly, as the entire Fishbone diagram will be based on the problem stated at the very beginning. The Fishbone diagram does not include a native tool to define the problem correctly per se, but other tool such as the CATWOE checklist can help in this endeavor <ref>Mind Tools. “The CATWOE checklist. Developing a Robust Problem Definition”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_83.htm</ref>. After the problem has been defined, write it down on a piece of paper, a whiteboard or any other type of canvas. From either the left or the right side of the problem, draw a line horizontally. After the first step, the arrangement should resemble the head and spine of a fish, hence the name Fishbone diagram <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.		The first step of the Fishbone diagram is to define the problem or challenge that needs to be analyzed. Define the problem as detailed as possible, and when and where it occurs, and where appropriate, list the stakeholders that are involved in the problem. It is important to define the problem correctly, as the entire Fishbone diagram will be based on the problem stated at the very beginning. The Fishbone diagram does not include a native tool to define the problem correctly per se, but other tool such as the CATWOE checklist can help in this endeavor <ref>Mind Tools. “The CATWOE checklist. Developing a Robust Problem Definition”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_83.htm</ref>. After the problem has been defined, write it down on a piece of paper, a whiteboard or any other type of canvas. From either the left or the right side of the problem, draw a line horizontally. After the first step, the arrangement should resemble the head and spine of a fish, hence the name Fishbone diagram <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.

	~~[[File:Fishbonestep1.png\|700px\|right\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 1: First step of Fishbone diagram]]~~

AliWA at 21:55, 28 February 2021

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	The first step of the Fishbone diagram is to define the problem or challenge that needs to be analyzed. Define the problem as detailed as possible, and when and where it occurs, and where appropriate, list the stakeholders that are involved in the problem. It is important to define the problem correctly, as the entire Fishbone diagram will be based on the problem stated at the very beginning. The Fishbone diagram does not include a native tool to define the problem correctly per se, but other tool such as the CATWOE checklist can help in this endeavor <ref>Mind Tools. “The CATWOE checklist. Developing a Robust Problem Definition”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_83.htm</ref>. After the problem has been defined, write it down on a piece of paper, a whiteboard or any other type of canvas. From either the left or the right side of the problem, draw a line horizontally. After the first step, the arrangement should resemble the head and spine of a fish, hence the name Fishbone diagram <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.		The first step of the Fishbone diagram is to define the problem or challenge that needs to be analyzed. Define the problem as detailed as possible, and when and where it occurs, and where appropriate, list the stakeholders that are involved in the problem. It is important to define the problem correctly, as the entire Fishbone diagram will be based on the problem stated at the very beginning. The Fishbone diagram does not include a native tool to define the problem correctly per se, but other tool such as the CATWOE checklist can help in this endeavor <ref>Mind Tools. “The CATWOE checklist. Developing a Robust Problem Definition”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_83.htm</ref>. After the problem has been defined, write it down on a piece of paper, a whiteboard or any other type of canvas. From either the left or the right side of the problem, draw a line horizontally. After the first step, the arrangement should resemble the head and spine of a fish, hence the name Fishbone diagram <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.

	[[File:Fishbonestep1.png\|700px\|~~thumb\|center~~\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 1: First step of Fishbone diagram]]		[[File:Fishbonestep1.png\|700px\|right\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 1: First step of Fishbone diagram]]

AliWA at 21:51, 28 February 2021

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	The first step of the Fishbone diagram is to define the problem or challenge that needs to be analyzed. Define the problem as detailed as possible, and when and where it occurs, and where appropriate, list the stakeholders that are involved in the problem. It is important to define the problem correctly, as the entire Fishbone diagram will be based on the problem stated at the very beginning. The Fishbone diagram does not include a native tool to define the problem correctly per se, but other tool such as the CATWOE checklist can help in this endeavor <ref>Mind Tools. “The CATWOE checklist. Developing a Robust Problem Definition”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_83.htm</ref>. After the problem has been defined, write it down on a piece of paper, a whiteboard or any other type of canvas. From either the left or the right side of the problem, draw a line horizontally. After the first step, the arrangement should resemble the head and spine of a fish, hence the name Fishbone diagram <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.		The first step of the Fishbone diagram is to define the problem or challenge that needs to be analyzed. Define the problem as detailed as possible, and when and where it occurs, and where appropriate, list the stakeholders that are involved in the problem. It is important to define the problem correctly, as the entire Fishbone diagram will be based on the problem stated at the very beginning. The Fishbone diagram does not include a native tool to define the problem correctly per se, but other tool such as the CATWOE checklist can help in this endeavor <ref>Mind Tools. “The CATWOE checklist. Developing a Robust Problem Definition”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_83.htm</ref>. After the problem has been defined, write it down on a piece of paper, a whiteboard or any other type of canvas. From either the left or the right side of the problem, draw a line horizontally. After the first step, the arrangement should resemble the head and spine of a fish, hence the name Fishbone diagram <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.

	[[File:Fishbonestep1.png\|~~1000px~~\|thumb\|center\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 1: First step of Fishbone diagram]]		[[File:Fishbonestep1.png\|700px\|thumb\|center\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 1: First step of Fishbone diagram]]


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	When the main factors have been identified, draw a straight line off the “spine” of the diagram for each factor <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.		When the main factors have been identified, draw a straight line off the “spine” of the diagram for each factor <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.

	[[File:Fishbonestep2.png\|~~1000px~~\|thumb\|center\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 2: Second step of Fishbone diagram]]		[[File:Fishbonestep2.png\|700px\|thumb\|center\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 2: Second step of Fishbone diagram]]


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	[[File:Fishbonestep3.png\|~~1000px~~\|thumb\|center\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 3: Third step of Fishbone diagram]]		[[File:Fishbonestep3.png\|700px\|thumb\|center\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 3: Third step of Fishbone diagram]]

AliWA at 21:50, 28 February 2021

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	The first step of the Fishbone diagram is to define the problem or challenge that needs to be analyzed. Define the problem as detailed as possible, and when and where it occurs, and where appropriate, list the stakeholders that are involved in the problem. It is important to define the problem correctly, as the entire Fishbone diagram will be based on the problem stated at the very beginning. The Fishbone diagram does not include a native tool to define the problem correctly per se, but other tool such as the CATWOE checklist can help in this endeavor <ref>Mind Tools. “The CATWOE checklist. Developing a Robust Problem Definition”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_83.htm</ref>. After the problem has been defined, write it down on a piece of paper, a whiteboard or any other type of canvas. From either the left or the right side of the problem, draw a line horizontally. After the first step, the arrangement should resemble the head and spine of a fish, hence the name Fishbone diagram <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.		The first step of the Fishbone diagram is to define the problem or challenge that needs to be analyzed. Define the problem as detailed as possible, and when and where it occurs, and where appropriate, list the stakeholders that are involved in the problem. It is important to define the problem correctly, as the entire Fishbone diagram will be based on the problem stated at the very beginning. The Fishbone diagram does not include a native tool to define the problem correctly per se, but other tool such as the CATWOE checklist can help in this endeavor <ref>Mind Tools. “The CATWOE checklist. Developing a Robust Problem Definition”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_83.htm</ref>. After the problem has been defined, write it down on a piece of paper, a whiteboard or any other type of canvas. From either the left or the right side of the problem, draw a line horizontally. After the first step, the arrangement should resemble the head and spine of a fish, hence the name Fishbone diagram <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.

	[[File:Fishbonestep1.png\|1000px\|thumb\|center\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|~~alt text~~]]		[[File:Fishbonestep1.png\|1000px\|thumb\|center\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 1: First step of Fishbone diagram]]


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	When the main factors have been identified, draw a straight line off the “spine” of the diagram for each factor <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.		When the main factors have been identified, draw a straight line off the “spine” of the diagram for each factor <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.

	[[File:Fishbonestep2.png]]		[[File:Fishbonestep2.png\|1000px\|thumb\|center\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 2: Second step of Fishbone diagram]]


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	[[File:Fishbonestep3.png]]		[[File:Fishbonestep3.png\|1000px\|thumb\|center\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 3: Third step of Fishbone diagram]]

AliWA at 21:49, 28 February 2021

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	The first step of the Fishbone diagram is to define the problem or challenge that needs to be analyzed. Define the problem as detailed as possible, and when and where it occurs, and where appropriate, list the stakeholders that are involved in the problem. It is important to define the problem correctly, as the entire Fishbone diagram will be based on the problem stated at the very beginning. The Fishbone diagram does not include a native tool to define the problem correctly per se, but other tool such as the CATWOE checklist can help in this endeavor <ref>Mind Tools. “The CATWOE checklist. Developing a Robust Problem Definition”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_83.htm</ref>. After the problem has been defined, write it down on a piece of paper, a whiteboard or any other type of canvas. From either the left or the right side of the problem, draw a line horizontally. After the first step, the arrangement should resemble the head and spine of a fish, hence the name Fishbone diagram <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.		The first step of the Fishbone diagram is to define the problem or challenge that needs to be analyzed. Define the problem as detailed as possible, and when and where it occurs, and where appropriate, list the stakeholders that are involved in the problem. It is important to define the problem correctly, as the entire Fishbone diagram will be based on the problem stated at the very beginning. The Fishbone diagram does not include a native tool to define the problem correctly per se, but other tool such as the CATWOE checklist can help in this endeavor <ref>Mind Tools. “The CATWOE checklist. Developing a Robust Problem Definition”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_83.htm</ref>. After the problem has been defined, write it down on a piece of paper, a whiteboard or any other type of canvas. From either the left or the right side of the problem, draw a line horizontally. After the first step, the arrangement should resemble the head and spine of a fish, hence the name Fishbone diagram <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.

	[[File:Fishbonestep1.png\|\|~~200px~~\|thumb\|left\|alt text]]		[[File:Fishbonestep1.png\|1000px\|thumb\|center\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|alt text]]

AliWA at 21:49, 28 February 2021

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	The first step of the Fishbone diagram is to define the problem or challenge that needs to be analyzed. Define the problem as detailed as possible, and when and where it occurs, and where appropriate, list the stakeholders that are involved in the problem. It is important to define the problem correctly, as the entire Fishbone diagram will be based on the problem stated at the very beginning. The Fishbone diagram does not include a native tool to define the problem correctly per se, but other tool such as the CATWOE checklist can help in this endeavor <ref>Mind Tools. “The CATWOE checklist. Developing a Robust Problem Definition”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_83.htm</ref>. After the problem has been defined, write it down on a piece of paper, a whiteboard or any other type of canvas. From either the left or the right side of the problem, draw a line horizontally. After the first step, the arrangement should resemble the head and spine of a fish, hence the name Fishbone diagram <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.		The first step of the Fishbone diagram is to define the problem or challenge that needs to be analyzed. Define the problem as detailed as possible, and when and where it occurs, and where appropriate, list the stakeholders that are involved in the problem. It is important to define the problem correctly, as the entire Fishbone diagram will be based on the problem stated at the very beginning. The Fishbone diagram does not include a native tool to define the problem correctly per se, but other tool such as the CATWOE checklist can help in this endeavor <ref>Mind Tools. “The CATWOE checklist. Developing a Robust Problem Definition”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_83.htm</ref>. After the problem has been defined, write it down on a piece of paper, a whiteboard or any other type of canvas. From either the left or the right side of the problem, draw a line horizontally. After the first step, the arrangement should resemble the head and spine of a fish, hence the name Fishbone diagram <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.

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	=== Step 1: Identify the problem or challenge ===		=== Step 1: Identify the problem or challenge ===
	[[File:Fishbonestep1.png\|~~700px~~\|right\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 1: First step of Fishbone diagram]]		[[File:Fishbonestep1.png\|500px\|right\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 1: First step of Fishbone diagram]]
	The first step of the Fishbone diagram is to define the problem or challenge that needs to be analyzed. Define the problem as detailed as possible, and when and where it occurs, and where appropriate, list the stakeholders that are involved in the problem. It is important to define the problem correctly, as the entire Fishbone diagram will be based on the problem stated at the very beginning. The Fishbone diagram does not include a native tool to define the problem correctly per se, but other tool such as the CATWOE checklist can help in this endeavor <ref>Mind Tools. “The CATWOE checklist. Developing a Robust Problem Definition”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_83.htm</ref>. After the problem has been defined, write it down on a piece of paper, a whiteboard or any other type of canvas. From either the left or the right side of the problem, draw a line horizontally. After the first step, the arrangement should resemble the head and spine of a fish, hence the name Fishbone diagram <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.		The first step of the Fishbone diagram is to define the problem or challenge that needs to be analyzed. Define the problem as detailed as possible, and when and where it occurs, and where appropriate, list the stakeholders that are involved in the problem. It is important to define the problem correctly, as the entire Fishbone diagram will be based on the problem stated at the very beginning. The Fishbone diagram does not include a native tool to define the problem correctly per se, but other tool such as the CATWOE checklist can help in this endeavor <ref>Mind Tools. “The CATWOE checklist. Developing a Robust Problem Definition”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_83.htm</ref>. After the problem has been defined, write it down on a piece of paper, a whiteboard or any other type of canvas. From either the left or the right side of the problem, draw a line horizontally. After the first step, the arrangement should resemble the head and spine of a fish, hence the name Fishbone diagram <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.

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	=== Step 2: Identify the main factors ===		=== Step 2: Identify the main factors ===
	[[File:Fishbonestep2.png\|~~700px~~\|right\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 2: Second step of Fishbone diagram]]		[[File:Fishbonestep2.png\|500px\|right\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 2: Second step of Fishbone diagram]]
	After defining the problem or challenge, the next step is to identify the main factors (in other words, causes) that may be part of the problem or challenge. The idea of this step is to identify as many factors as possible and treat it like a brainstorm. The possible factors do not need to be specific, they can be general. The next steps will dive deeper into these general factors.		After defining the problem or challenge, the next step is to identify the main factors (in other words, causes) that may be part of the problem or challenge. The idea of this step is to identify as many factors as possible and treat it like a brainstorm. The possible factors do not need to be specific, they can be general. The next steps will dive deeper into these general factors.
	When the main factors have been identified, draw a straight line off the “spine” of the diagram for each factor <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.		When the main factors have been identified, draw a straight line off the “spine” of the diagram for each factor <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.
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	=== Step 3: Identify possible sub-causes to the main factors ===		=== Step 3: Identify possible sub-causes to the main factors ===
	[[File:Fishbonestep3.png\|~~700px~~\|right\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 3: Third step of Fishbone diagram]]		[[File:Fishbonestep3.png\|500px\|right\|alt text\|thumb\|left\|Figure 3: Third step of Fishbone diagram]]
	For each of the main factors identified in step 2, it is now time to brainstorm possible sub-causes to the main factors. In other words, the goal of this step is to find possible causes of the problem that may be related to that main factor. Contrary to the previous step, the level of detail in this step is infinite. It is possible to identify causes to sub-causes and so on, and the overall level of detail depends on the complexity of the project first and foremost, but also the satisfaction of the project team. In some cases, a high level of detail is inevitable due to the complexity of the project, and in other cases the project team requires a high level of detail in order to properly identify causes.		For each of the main factors identified in step 2, it is now time to brainstorm possible sub-causes to the main factors. In other words, the goal of this step is to find possible causes of the problem that may be related to that main factor. Contrary to the previous step, the level of detail in this step is infinite. It is possible to identify causes to sub-causes and so on, and the overall level of detail depends on the complexity of the project first and foremost, but also the satisfaction of the project team. In some cases, a high level of detail is inevitable due to the complexity of the project, and in other cases the project team requires a high level of detail in order to properly identify causes.
	The sub-causes should be drawn as shorter, horizontal lines coming off the lines drawn in step two. After step two and three, the diagram now resembles a fish with its bones and spine <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.		The sub-causes should be drawn as shorter, horizontal lines coming off the lines drawn in step two. After step two and three, the diagram now resembles a fish with its bones and spine <ref>Mind Tools. “Cause and Effect Analysis. Identifying the Likely Causes of Problems”. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_03.htm</ref>.