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Start with a built-in fishbone template and simple commands. SmartDraw will build your fishbone diagram for you. Add or remove a cause and SmartDraw realigns and arranges all the elements so that your diagram continues to look great.

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SmartDraw is easy to work with no matter what other apps you use. You can add fishbone diagrams to:

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There is no need to create a parallel set of common folders and permissions, SmartDraw can just save files directly into your existing set up.

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What is a Fishbone Diagram?

A fishbone diagram is also known as an Ishikawa diagram. It is a visual tool that can help better understand potential causes of an event. The name, fishbone diagram, comes from its shape, which looks like the skeleton of a fish. The head of the fish usually represents the problem or effect, while the arrangement of potential causes of the problem resembles the spine of the fish. Fishbone diagram templates help teams analyze and understand all factors that contribute to the issue at hand, while aiding in the problem-solving process.

How to Make a Fishbone Diagram in SmartDraw

Start by naming the main problem or event. This usually goes at the head of the "fish" in your diagram.
Make categories for causes and create the "bone structure" of your fish. Common categories include: people, methods, measurements, materials, machines and environment.
List possible causes under each category including variations in a process or design.
Insert your completed fishbone diagram into any report or presentation.

Benefits of Using a Fishbone Diagram Template

Using a fishbone diagram allows you to see all the causes and details on a higher level at a glance. You and your team can more effectively find the root cause of a problem and propose better solutions.

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Fishbone & Ishikawa Diagram Templates

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The Easy Choice for Fishbone and Ishikawa Templates Online

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Easy to Work With Other Apps

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Fishbone & Ishikawa Diagram Templates and Examples

Learn More About Fishbone Diagrams

What is a Fishbone Diagram?

How to Make a Fishbone Diagram in SmartDraw

Benefits of Using a Fishbone Diagram Template

SmartDraw is Used by Over 85% of the Fortune 500

Try SmartDraw's Fishbone Templates Free

Diagramming
Build diagrams of all kinds from flowcharts to floor plans with intuitive tools and templates.

Whiteboarding
Collaborate with your team on a seamless workspace no matter where they are.

Data
Generate diagrams from data and add data to shapes to enhance your existing visuals.

Enterprise Friendly
Easy to administer and license your entire organization.

Security
See how we keep your data safe.

Apps & Integrations
Connect to all the tools you use from Microsoft, Google Workspace, Atlassian, and more.

Product Management
Roadmap features, brainstorm, and report on development, so your team can ship features that users love.

Software Engineering
Design and maintain complex systems collaboratively.

Information Technology
Visualize system architecture, document processes, and communicate internal policies.

Sales
Close bigger deals with reproducible processes that lead to successful onboarding and training.

Getting Started
Learn to make visuals, familiarize yourself with the UI, choosing templates, managing documents, and more.

Templates
Get inspired by browsing examples and templates available in SmartDraw.

Diagrams
Learn about all the types of diagrams you can create with SmartDraw.

Whiteboard
Learn how to combine free-form brainstorming with diagram blueprints all while collaborating with your team.

Data Visualizers
Learn how to generate visuals like org charts and class diagrams from data.

Support
Search through SmartDraw's knowledge base, view frequently asked questions, or contact our support team.

Development Platform
Browse built-in data visualizers and see how you can build your own custom visualization.

Open API
The SmartDraw API allows you to skip the drawing process and generate diagrams from data automatically.

Shape Data
Add data to shapes, import data, export manifests, and create data rules to change dashboards that update.

Site License
As low as $5 per user per month for your entire organization.

Team License
Get powerful administrative features for your team.

Security
See how we keep your data safe.

Apps & Integrations
Connect to all the tools you use.