Write these categories on the top and bottom of the spine and draw diagonal lines to connect them. Identify the main categories of causes that affect the problem, such as the 6Ms (manpower, machines, materials, methods, measurements, and mother nature). Begin by writing the problem or effect in a box on the right side of the diagram and draw a horizontal line to the left.
Involve team members or stakeholders in the process to gain different perspectives and insights. To draw the fishbone diagram, you can use a whiteboard, a flip chart, or a computer program.
