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Introduction to Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

  • Defining RCA and establishing its critical value
  • Categories of issues amenable to RCA resolution
  • A high-level view of the continuous improvement loop

Core Pillars of RCA

  • Deciphering cause-and-effect linkages
  • Review of standard RCA methodologies and structural frameworks
  • Mapping the sequential steps of the RCA workflow

Fundamental RCA Instruments

  • The 5 Whys Technique: Drilling down to underlying origins
  • Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagram: Structuring potential causal factors
  • Pareto Analysis: Ranking issues by their magnitude of impact

Sophisticated RCA Techniques

  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA): Anticipating potential breakdowns
  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA): Rigorous investigation of failure paths
  • Cause and Effect Matrix: Selecting solutions via impact weighting

Applying RCA in Practical Contexts

  • Scenario-based case studies and practical drills
  • Pinpointing root causes within live business processes
  • Constructing viable and actionable remedies

Executing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

  • Drafting plans for corrective actions
  • Establishing proactive preventive controls
  • Tracking and assessing the success of interventions

Sustaining Prevention and Improvement

  • Techniques for proactive issue detection
  • Overseeing and maintaining long-term enhancements
  • Embedding RCA into the broader organizational ethos

Recap and Forward Planning

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of business workflows
  • Prior experience in resolving issues or making decisions within a corporate context

Target Audience

  • Corporate professionals
  • Quality assurance teams
  • Project managers and specialists in process optimization
 14 Hours

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