Problem Tree Analysis

Problem / Symptom.

DISCOVER AND DEFINE THE RIGHT PROBLEM.

Purpose

Understand what issues are causing the problem and what are the effects of the problem.

The Problem Tree Analysis is used to explore wicked problems. Wicked problems are difficult or impossible to solve because of incomplete, contradictory, and changing requirements that are often difficult to recognize. As such, The Problem Tree Analysis excels in exploring the problem by revealing the chain of the perceived causes (roots) and effects (branches) that led to the current situation, discerning causes from symptoms, and framing the problem in a new and better way.

Book Appointment

Stats

Session

Online

duration

60 minutes

Level of Difficulty

Moderate

Materials Needed

Pens, paper, Post-its

learning outcomes

Understand complex problems

Identify causes and effects

Reframe a problem

Process Phase
works well with

Affinity Mapping

Empathy Map

Interviewing

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