
Fishbone Diagram Presentation Templates and Slides – Free & Premium for PowerPoint, Canva & Google Slides
Find root causes fast—Ishikawa layouts with 6M categories, 5 Whys prompts, and action plans you can edit in minutes ⬇️
Find root causes fast—Ishikawa layouts with 6M categories, 5 Whys prompts, and action plans you can edit in minutes ⬇️
✨ Run efficient RCA sessions with fishbone template PPT packs, PowerPoint fishbone template slides, and fishbone diagram template Google Slides. Map effect-to-cause branches using classic Ishikawa categories (6M: Manpower, Methods, Machines, Materials, Measurement, Mother Nature) or customize your own.
Prefer Docs? Use a printable fishbone diagram template for Google Docs to collect ideas during workshops, then refine in Slides. Add 5 Whys prompts, evidence callouts, and color codes for verified vs. suspected causes. Close with an actions page—owners, due dates, and expected impact—so findings turn into fixes.
All layouts are fully editable in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Canva—adjust line weights, icons, and labels; duplicate bones for extra branches; and export to PDF for reports. Combine with timelines, checklists, and KPI dashboards to track corrective actions over time.
A cause-and-effect diagram that organizes potential root causes into branches (e.g., 6M) so teams can investigate systematically and agree on fixes.
They complement each other. Use the fishbone to capture broad causes; apply 5 Whys on the most likely branches to drill down to a true root cause.
Start from a fishbone template PPT or Google Slides fishbone diagram, edit the spine title (problem/effect), label category bones, and add concise cause notes. Keep spacing and line weights consistent.
One idea per label, short phrases, color-code by status, and attach an action plan slide with owners and due dates. Limit to 6–8 top causes per review.


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– STEP 6. You can export your presentation in several formats: PDF, PPTX, Video, JPG, PNG, etc.

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