Cause and Effect (Fishbone) Diagram

This tool identifies, sorts, and graphically displays all the possible causes of a problem or outcome. Also known as the Fishbone Diagram, this tool can help you, together with team members or stakeholders, understand the root causes and relationships between factors affecting a complex problem. This tool is part of a series of adaptive leadership tools to help tackle complex problems, and is relevant for both TPP programs and family planning agencies.