When to use a fishbone diagram can be considered if an effective tool for root cause analysis and problem solving is required. There are some important steps in the creation of a fishbone diagram and they must be performed carefully as it can compromise the entire effort. We can draw this diagram on a single paper sheet or on a whiteboard in case it involves a team. The starting step is to identify a problem where a possible solution is required. At the mouth of the \u201cfish\u201d the problem is stated. The next step is to locate the main categorizations of causes which are detailed as branches scattering from the arrow of this tool. As a third step, we determine \u201cWhy does this occur?\u201d about every probable cause.<\/p>\n