One practical step
Problem SolvingSeparate symptoms from suspected causes
Record the observed symptom, such as a backlog location.
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Done when
Name evidence needed to check the cause.
Record the observed symptom, such as a backlog location.
Who this is for
For ordinary problems, not medical or hazardous-system diagnosis.
Why this matters
The first explanation need not become an assumed fact.
How to do it
An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.
- Record the observed symptom, such as a backlog location.
- List possible explanations separately.
- Identify checks that distinguish those explanations.
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