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 Duration 14 hours

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Introduction to Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

  • Defining RCA and its critical importance
  • Types of issues suitable for RCA resolution
  • An overview of the continuous improvement cycle

Fundamental Principles of RCA

  • Analyzing cause-and-effect dynamics
  • Reviewing common RCA methodologies and frameworks
  • The sequential steps involved in the RCA process

Essential Root Cause Analysis Tools

  • The 5 Whys Technique: Uncovering underlying causes
  • Ishikawa (Fishbone) Diagram: Classifying potential causes
  • Pareto Analysis: Prioritizing issues by their impact

Advanced RCA Techniques

  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA): Detecting potential failures
  • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA): Conducting systematic failure investigations
  • Cause and Effect Matrix: Ranking solutions based on impact

Practical Application of RCA

  • Case studies and practical hands-on exercises
  • Pinpointing root causes within business processes
  • Crafting actionable solutions

Implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

  • Formulating corrective action plans
  • Establishing preventive measures
  • Tracking and assessing effectiveness

Prevention and Continuous Improvement

  • Techniques for proactive problem identification
  • Monitoring and sustaining ongoing improvements
  • Embedding RCA into the organizational culture

Recap and Future Steps

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of business processes
  • Prior experience in problem-solving or decision-making within an organizational context

Target Audience

  • Business professionals
  • Quality assurance teams
  • Project managers and process improvement specialists

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