Deeper Dive - The Lean Six Sigma Fishbone Diagram - May 2, 2023

The Fishbone Diagram can be a great tool to help analyze problems facing nonprofits of any size

Over the last few weeks, we have been working through the DMAIC Problem Solving process that the Lean Six Sigma methodology uses to solve problems and improve processes. Today, we begin looking at tools that help us Analyze root causes of the problems we have already defined and measured.

One of the key components of Lean Six Sigma methodology is the cause and effect diagram, also known as the fishbone diagram. Let’s explore the the steps required to create a fisbhone diagram for your nonprofit organization.