Content
PART-4a: The Current Reality Tree (1) [48 slides]
Problem Analysis Using the Current Reality Tree
How a Goal Tree Informs the Creation of a Current Reality Tree
How Undesirable Effects Are Determined
Undesirable Effects and Root Causes
Current Reality Tree Operational Definitions
Current Reality Tree Symbology
Example #1: Og’s and Trog’s Wheel Shop
Example #2: Nissan Motor Company
Different Kinds of Cause-and-Effect Trees
What You Need to Start Creating a Current Reality Tree
General Approach: The Old Mill and the Stream
PART-4b: The Current Reality Tree (2) [42 slides]
Paper or Digital?
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How to Construct A Current Reality Tree (Steps 1-4)
Consolidating Clusters
“Lockstep” Logic
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How to Construct A Current Reality Tree (Step 5)
The Component Elements of Successful Current Reality Trees
The Syllogism: Foundation of “Tight” Cause-Effect Logic
The Three Most Common Errors in Cause-Effect Trees
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How to Construct A Current Reality Tree (Steps 6-8)
Negative Reinforcing Loops
How to Construct A Current Reality Tree (Steps 9-10)
How Long to Complete a Current Reality Tree?
A Quick “Test”
PART-4c: The Current Reality Tree (3) [6 slides]
Exercise: “And it was supposed to be such a nice evening…” [Completed online, with me]
Exercise Rules
YOUR Current Reality Tree