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Problem Solving Root Cause

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Problem Solving Root Cause (or Root Cause Analysis/RCA) is a systematic approach to finding why something failed, rather than patching the symptom. Used by quality engineers, operations managers, incident commanders, and product teams. Salary: $60k–$150k USD. Time to learn: 3 months. Sits adjacent to critical-thinking, systems-thinking, and change-management.

Vad är Problem Solving Root Cause

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) or Problem Solving Root Cause is a structured approach to identifying the fundamental reason why a problem occurred, rather than just treating symptoms. Instead of asking "What broke?", RCA asks "Why did it break?" multiple times until you reach the true root. Common RCA methods include 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA). It's applied in manufacturing quality, software reliability, incident response, and product management.

🔧 VERKTYG & EKOSYSTEM
Fishbone Diagram5 WhysFault Tree Analysis (FTA)Pareto ChartProcess MappingFMEA (Failure Mode & Effect Analysis)Excel / Statistical ToolsIncident Management Platforms

💰 Lön per region

OmrådeNybörjareMidErfaren
USA$50k$90k$150k
UK£35k£60k£100k
EU€38k€65k€105k
CANADAC$45kC$80kC$135k

❓ Vanliga frågor

What's the difference between RCA and troubleshooting?
Troubleshooting fixes the immediate issue. RCA goes deeper to find why the issue happened in the first place. Troubleshooting is reactive; RCA is preventive.
Is '5 Whys' enough or is it too simple?
5 Whys is a great starting point, but it can lead you astray if you ask the wrong questions or stop too early. Combine it with Fishbone or FTA for complex systems.
How long does RCA take?
Quick RCA: 1–2 hours for simple issues. Full RCA: 1–2 weeks for complex systemic problems. Don't rush; a poor RCA leads to band-aid fixes.
Who should be in the RCA meeting?
Include people from affected teams: operations, engineering, product, sometimes customers. Diverse perspectives reveal blind spots.
How do I know when RCA is done?
When you've identified the root cause (not just symptoms), and the team agrees the fix addresses that cause, not just the symptom.

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