Fishbone diagram (cause-and-effect diagram)
This tool, also known as the Ishikawa diagram, helps identify root causes by categorising different factors.
Importance for social entrepreneurship
This tool helps entrepreneurs identify which aspects of the complex problem they can address by understanding the nature of the problem and the involvement of different stakeholders. By understanding the complexity of the problem and solutions, as well as stakeholder interests, they can focus on areas where meaningful change is possible and tailor their strategies accordingly.
How to use typology maps to identify viable areas within complex problems to address with solutions:
Image: (Visualising root causes using Inverted Ishikawa, Chaihine 2022)
Websites and templates
Read more at:
How to Conduct a Root Cause Analysis
https://odi.org/en/publications/planning-tools-problem-tree-analysis
Fishbone Diagram Template
Root Cause Tree Template