Vilfredo Pareto an Italian economist and sociologist who introduced the concept of the "important few vs. the trivial many." By quantifying data for comparative purposes, employees can discern the true roots of a problem. This module will help you to:
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Understand that Pareto analysis is a decision-making tool. |
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Learn the steps involved in doing a Pareto analysis. |
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Know how to apply weights to data, if necessary, when doing a Pareto analysis. |
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Become familiar with the construction and use of the cumulative line and stratification data. |
This QCI International video features two instructors and comes with a 31 page leader's book. Benefits provided by the leader's book include:
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Suggestions on where the leader should stop the video and what questions to ask and/or items to discuss. |
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Worksheet exercises that everyone can do after the video concludes. |
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A series of review questions to ask to make sure everyone understands the message contained in the video. |
Basic Cause-&-Effect Analysis (13 minutes)
This is the famous and all-time favorite "fishbone" diagram.
This technique was invented and introduced by the Father of QC Circles, Kaoru Ishikawa. It is one of the cornerstones of modern small group problem-solving activities. It is sometimes referred to as the Ishikawa of fishbone diagram. The objectives are to:
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Appreciate that cause-and-effect problem analysis is participative, popular and effective when used by groups. |
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Become familiar with all the steps involved in doing this problem-analysis technique. |
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Realize its applicability in analyzing unexplained effects regardless of whether they are desirable or not. |
This QCI International video features two instructors and comes with a 27 page leader's book. Benefits provided by the leader's book include:
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Suggestions on where the leader should stop the video and what questions to ask and/or items to discuss. |
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Worksheet exercises that everyone can do after the video concludes. |
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A series of review questions to ask to make sure everyone understands the message contained in the video. |
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