The Maturation Journey: Building a Sustainable Root Cause Analysis Program – 2027 Summit Session
Discover how CPS Energy is evolving its TapRooT® program to strengthen investigations, engage leadership, and drive lasting improvements.
How do you move root cause analysis from an established process to an organization-wide program that delivers sustained results? Marian Braggs and Bryan Granzella of CPS Energy will share their journey of maturing their TapRooT® program, highlighting the strategies, lessons learned, and organizational changes that have helped drive improvement.
Discover how CPS Energy is strengthening its approach through unbiased reviews, greater leadership involvement, dedicated focus, stronger back-office support, and program expansion. Learn how engaging executives, improving the quality of corrective actions, increasing transparency, and building trust can help embed root cause analysis into an organization’s culture.
Whether you’re launching a new RCA program or looking to strengthen an existing one, this session will offer practical insights to help you build organizational buy-in, improve investigation quality, and achieve sustainable results.
Session Details
| Date | Friday, April 9, 2027 |
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| Time | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
| Location | Margaritaville Lake Resort • Lake Conroe, TX |
| Speaker | Marian Braggs & Bryan Granzella |
| Track | Continuous Improvement to Achieve High-Reliability |
General Summit Information
Make the most of your 2027 Global TapRooT® Summit experience by planning ahead. Explore everything the Summit has to offer, from specialized learning tracks and inspiring keynote presentations to Pre-Summit courses designed to strengthen your Root Cause Analysis skills.
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Whether you’re attending your first Global TapRooT® Summit or returning to build on your knowledge, these resources will help you customize your experience and get the most value from your time at the event.
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Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the 2027 Global TapRooT® Summit, the premier event for Root Cause Analysis, human performance, reliability, quality, and continuous improvement professionals. Register today to secure your spot!
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Register by January 1, 2027, and you’ll automatically be entered into our Early Bird Registration Drawing for a chance to win a brand-new Apple iPad. The winner will be announced during the Summit Kickoff on Wednesday, April 7, and must be present to claim the prize.
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- Save $300 when you register for both a Pre-Summit Course and the Summit.
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