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What are the steps for applying the Ishikawa (fishbone) method?
Steps Of Applying Ishikawa (fishbone) method:
1) Identification/Defining of the problem: In the first place, record the definite issue you face. Where suitable, distinguish who is included, what the issue is, and when and where it happens.
2) Finding major Factors/key causes involved: Recognize the components that might be a piece of the issue. Often these causes are categorized under people, equipment, materials, external factors, etc.
3)Identifying the reasons behind possible causes: The objective in this progression is to conceptualize the same number of reasons for every one of the key causes. Ask Why to each cause so that reasons regarding sub cause can be drilled down
4)Identify the most likely causes. At the end of step three, a good overview of the possible causes for the problem or event; if there are areas where possible causes are few, try to dig deeper to find more potential causes. Then focus more specifically on the potential cause(s) that have a high probability of taking place.