Cause & Effect Diagram Templates
A cause & effect diagram is an established tool for visualizing the root causes of business problems. Try a free, customizable template in Lucidchart today! In addition to our pre-made cause & effect diagram example, Lucidchart has several diagram templates for business, including BPMN and SWOT analysis. Sign up for a risk-free trial today!
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Get started with cause & effect diagram templates
To create a cause & effect diagram in Lucidchart, click this pre-made template and edit it to suit your purposes. To edit the text, double-click it and begin typing. The color scheme is also easily customizable from the Graphics panel.
Make a diagramWhat is a cause & effect diagram?
A cause & effect diagram is also known as a Ishikawa diagram, after its creator, Kaoru Ishikawa. It is a versatile diagram for mapping out possible contributors to a problem in your business. Sharing a cause & effect diagram with your team can help with brainstorming, project management, and problem solving.
Feature Highlights
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Easy to start
Because Lucidchart's free cause & effect diagram software is web-based, there's no download or installation required, so you can use it from any computer. Plus, the simple user interface minimizes the learning curve.
Visio compatible
Import a Visio file (.vdx, .vsd, or .vsdx) with the click of a button. Once it's uploaded, you can view the file and make your own edits with our easy-to-use tools. Users can even export docs to Visio format.
Fully integrated
Real-time collaboration allows you to work simultaneously with your team members and make sure they’re on the same page. It’s also easy to chat and comment right in the editor. Create your cause & effect diagram online with ease.
Publish and share
When it’s finished, publish your cause & effect diagram as a PDF or image and easily include it in a report, presentation, or web page. You can also embed diagrams in webpages and post them on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Google+.
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