Type causes under each bone, set a priority, and add as many as you need. Entries auto-save. Use Save as PDF for a watermarked copy.
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Root-Cause Analysis Toolkit
Fishbone — Ishikawa Diagram
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Problem / Project
Owner / Team
Date
Reference #
Effect · Problem Statement
Priority High Medium Low — rate each suspected cause so the team can attack the biggest ones first.
How to use

State the effect in the head box, then brainstorm causes under each category bone (the classic 6 M's). Rename any category to fit your process, add as many causes as you need, and set each one's priority. Verify the high-priority causes with data before acting.

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