Problem Tree Approach

A problem tree allows us to analyse:

the causes (roots) of a problem the core problem and its effects (branches)
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For example, imagine we have the problem that Jega is always late for work

Work is not completed

Creates bad impression to students

EFFECTS Colleagues feel annoyed

Jega is late for work he is tired he is staying up at night surfing the internet He is demotivated

PROBLEM

Funding application turned down

Morning went badly

bike was run out of fuel

CAUSES

He is planning a holiday to Singapore

government spending cuts

Wake up at late

Water not come

Task: Create a problem tree for the problem: Unemployment

Use one colour of post-it for effects and another colour for causes Think widely about stakeholders involved