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Root Cause Analysis is Over-Rated – What to Do Instead

Leadership Freak

A car that won’t start requires root cause analysis. We spend too much time asking ‘why’ and not enough time exploring ‘what’ If your team… Continue reading → But people development and culture building may not.

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5 Whys Root Cause Analysis Exercise (+Template)

Niagara Institute

However, what sets individuals, teams, departments, and organizations apart is how they overcome these situations. Mistakes , challenges, and problems will always arise at work. When issues occur, are they brushed off to continue to happen again or again?

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How Team Leaders Can Improve Problem Solving Skills With a Clear Process

Great Results Team Building

However, all too often, teams rush to find solutions without taking the necessary time to define the problem clearly. Here’s a problem-solving process you can follow: Agreeing on the Problem: Before diving into solutions, it is crucial for teams to establish a shared understanding of the problem.

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Two Keys for Today’s Leaders

Lead Change Blog

Imagine trying to lead an organization or team without words or conversation. Think of how and where you might be able to take your team or organization empowered with those keys! Leaders, anxious to do something about it, began a root cause analysis and did surveys to clarify the extent of the problem and solicit solutions.

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What if the Miracle Question Worked with Corporate Teams?

Mike Cardus

A form of the Miracle Question: I tried a variation with a Project Team of Aircraft Engineers. The team and I had spent 3 days working through root-cause analysis and struggling to determine what was causing a certain screw to vibrate lose during flight. Also, this may help to establish goals. Wikipedia.

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What Accounts for the Accountability Mess?

The Practical Leader

Measurement by whacking around thumps organization morale, smacks team effectiveness, and smashes improvement efforts. They believe people are self-motivated and self-controlled, want to take pride in their work, be on a winning team, and are trusted adults. Organizational behavior reflects leadership team behavior.

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Are These Systems Serving or Subverting Organization Results?

The Practical Leader

“The 85/15 Rule” emerged from decades of root cause analysis of service/quality breakdowns. About 85% of the time the fault is caused by the system, processes, structure, or practices of the organization. The differences flow from the leadership team’s values and assumptions about people.

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