Printable Fishbone Cause Log

This sheet is for teams using a fishbone chart to track causes during problem solving. It includes columns for Category, Cause, Why 1, Why 2, Why 3, Likelihood 1–5, Impact 1–5, Priority, Evidence / data, and Action / owner. Sample rows use issues such as Methods and missing picking priority rules.

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Use it to record a cause, trace it through 5 Whys, score likelihood and impact, and sort the highest-priority items first. Add evidence next to each cause, then assign an owner and action so the follow-up stays clear and organized.

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Track causes from a fishbone diagram
Rank issues with 5 Whys scoring
Assign actions and owners

Tip: Print it in landscape so the full Priority and Action columns stay easy to read.

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