Fishbone Diagram
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What the Fishbone Diagram template covers
- Manpower
- Method
- Machine
- Material
- Measurement
- Mother nature
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What is the Fishbone Diagram?
Causes grouped under 6 Ms
When to use it: Group problem solving — distributes the search for causes across 6 perspective categories.
Why it works: Six-category structure prevents the team from clustering around one favored cause.
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