Updated July 19, 2026
The SCORE model (S.C.O.R.E. model) helps you not only identify a problem, but also truly understand where it comes from and what is needed to solve it. Often, people rush to find a solution before the cause, desired outcome, or…
Updated January 28, 2026
Fishbone Diagram: this article explains the Fishbone Diagram or Ishikawa Diagram by Kaoru Ishikawa in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful problem solving tool and Cause and Effect Analysis. This article also…
Updated November 20, 2025
In this article, we discuss problem tree analysis, also known as problem tree analysis: an effective way to get to the bottom of complex problems in a structured way. You will discover what exactly a problem tree entails, why…
Updated January 28, 2026
Systematic Inventive Thinking: this article explains Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT) in a practical way. Next to what it is, this article also highlights the topic creativity, the five methods, the five principles and the benefits. After reading, you will understand…
Updated January 4, 2026
Swim Lane Diagram: this article provides a practical explanation of the Swim Lane Diagram. Next to what it is (definition, meaning and origin), this article also highlights the structure and elements of a Swim Lane Diagram including an example,…
Updated January 28, 2026
5 Whys Root Cause Analysis: this article explains the 5 Whys Root Cause Analysis, or 5 Whys Technique, developed by continuous improvement guru Sakichi Toyoda in a practical way. It covers an introduction to the method, the application…
Updated October 15, 2025
Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis: this article explains the Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful problem solving tool.
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Updated February 6, 2025
Pareto Analysis: this article explains the theory of Pareto Analysis by Vilfredo Pareto in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this problem solving tool. This article explains what the analysis is and which steps are…
Updated January 28, 2026
Value Stream Mapping (VSM): this article explains Value Stream Mapping (VSM) in a practical way. The article begins with a general defintion, followed by information on the steps involved in the process of creating a Value Stream Map, a practical…
Updated February 21, 2025
Kepner Tregoe Method of Problem Solving: this article explains the Kepner Tregoe Method, also known as the KT-method, developed by Charles Kepner and Benjamin Tregoe in a practical way. Next to what this is, this article also highlights…
Updated January 28, 2026
TRIZ Method of Problem Solving: this article explains the TRIZ Method of Problem Solving, developed by Genrich Altshuller in a practical way. Next to what it is, this article also highlights the founder, the reason of it’s excistenc, and…
Updated January 28, 2026
Basadur Simplex Problem Solving Process: this article provides you with a practical explanation of the Basadur Simplex Problem Solving Process, developed by Marino Sidney Basadur. Besides what it is, this article also highlights the three basic phases of…
