My Favorite Quotes About RCA
I’m Justin Clark – a Submariner, a Navy Nuke, and a TapRooT® Instructor. After several years of teaching TapRooT® Root Cause Analysis, I’ve heard several quotes that really resonate and have become my favorites. Here are four of my favorite quotes about RCA …
Quotes About Root Cause Analysis
- 5-Whys is a confirmation bias generator. – multiple sources
- 5-Whys is a hammer searching for a nail. – Blaine Hoffman with Ken Reed
- If you haven’t collected any evidence, there’s nothing to analyze. – Ken, ibid.
- When I hear someone say, “There’s no such thing as a root cause,” I know I’m dealing with incompetence. – 20-year TapRooT® Leader and advisory board member during turnover call.
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These reminders matter because strong investigations depend on disciplined thinking, not assumptions or shortcuts. When we understand the pitfalls and embrace proven methods, our analyses become clearer, and our corrective actions become stronger. If these insights and quotes about RCA resonate with you, it may be time to deepen your skills. Ready to learn more about TapRooT® Root Cause Analysis? Then attend one of our public TapRooT® Courses. CLICK HERE for the upcoming dates and locations.
