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Which solutions worked?

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis helps you understand what works: for your problem, name all the things that are contributing to the failure, ask how often it occurs, list the actions you’ve taken to ensure it does not recur, then analyse which solutions worked.

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What is the ’80/20′ rule?

The Pareto Principle shows that 80% of your results come from 20% of your causes. If you record why you’re late somewhere, 20% of your reasons cause 80% of the times you are late. Focusing on fixing these “vital few” causes means you’ll arrive on time 4 times out of 5.

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What is the ‘5 Whys Analysis’ method?

One of the simplest causal analysis methods involves asking yourself “why” five times. You start by identifying the problem. “My house is always disorganised.” Then, you ask yourself why that is the case. You create a chain of inquiry that offers insight about the core of the problem.

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What is causal analysis?

Performing root cause analysis can help you identify the root of your problems so that you can eliminate the issue for good. “Causal analysis” is a method that can help you anticipate future problems, eliminate current issues, and develop an action-plan to resolve trouble.

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Identify the root cause

Our problems tend to stick around when we treat the symptoms rather than eliminate their causes. Our knee-jerk response to whatever troubles us may provide temporary relief, but the problem will continue to manifest itself unless we can identify the root.

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