Root Cause Analysis Training Presentation (PowerPoint PPT Deck)
 

The Root Cause Analysis Training Presentation is a facilitation‑ready deck designed to help organizations strengthen their problem‑solving capability by addressing issues at their source. Root Cause Analysis (RCA) ensures that problems are resolved permanently rather than temporarily, leading to improved efficiency, reduced costs, and enhanced customer satisfaction.

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This Root Cause Analysis Training Presentation (RCA PPT) provides a structured overview of RCA methods, focusing on the 5 Whys technique, the Cause & Effect Diagram (Fishbone/Ishikawa), and Pareto Charts for prioritization. Participants will also learn how RCA integrates with broader problem‑solving frameworks such as PDCA, A3, DMAIC, and 8D. The deck highlights common pitfalls, effective practices, and facilitation tips to ensure RCA is applied rigorously and sustainably.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

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1. Grasp the importance of root cause identification in effective problem-solving.

2. Apply the 5 Whys and Cause & Effect Diagram to conduct practical RCA.

3. Prioritize root causes using Pareto Charts for more impactful problem-solving.

4. Recognize and avoid common pitfalls in RCA, with strategies for overcoming them.

5. Integrate RCA into organizational problem‑solving frameworks for continuous improvement.

CONTENTS

1. Introduction to Root Cause Analysis – Definition, principles, applications, and tools.

2. Overview of Problem Solving Frameworks – PDCA, A3, DMAIC, 8D, and their link to RCA.

3. 5 Whys Technique – Purpose, usage, examples, drawbacks, and practical tips.

4. Cause & Effect Diagram – 4M/5M1E analysis, construction methods, examples, and integration with 5 Whys.

5. Root Cause Prioritization – Using Pareto Charts to identify the most significant causes.

6. Effective RCA Practices – Stakeholder engagement, avoiding assumptions, sustaining improvements.

7. Exercises & Case Studies – Hands‑on practice with RCA tools and templates.

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Differentiation Note:

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• The RCA Training Presentation provides a foundational overview of Root Cause Analysis and focuses only on the three most commonly used tools — Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys Analysis, and Pareto Analysis — making it ideal for teams new to RCA or organizations seeking a simple, structured introduction.

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• The RCA Frameworks & Tools Training Presentation offers a broad toolkit of methodologies — including Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Bowtie Diagram, Current Reality Tree (CRT), Root Cause Tree Diagram, and more — designed for practitioners who need hands‑on application of advanced RCA techniques to solve complex problems.

Need more than a single problem-solving tool?

This RCA deck is included in the Problem Solving Essentials Toolkit, together with PDCA, 8D, and 5S, forming a complete problem-solving system.

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👉 View Problem Solving Essentials Toolkit

You may also be interested in the following training presentations (sold separately):

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1. A3 Problem Solving

2. 8D Problem Solving

3. PDCA Problem Solving

4. 5 Whys Analysis Toolkit