Luma
Problem Tree Analysis
Problems are like trees with roots and branches. This method helps you dig below surface symptoms. Start with a problem. Map its causes as roots and effects as branches. This reveals hidden connections. Seeing the whole tree shows you where to act for the biggest impact. Part of the LUMA collection.
Duration
1.5 hours
Group Size
5-8
Category
Luma
Difficulty
Easy
Participants will:
- Understand root causes.
- See how problems connect.
- Find intervention points.
- Build shared understanding.
- Move beyond symptoms.
- Plan effective solutions.
- A problem tree showing causes and effects.
- Systematic problem analysis.
- Clear distinction between root causes and symptoms.
- Keep asking "why?" to get past the obvious.
- Don't stop at the first answer; dig deeper to find root causes.
- Connect related items to show the system at play. Sometimes participants struggle with 'what leads to' - be patient and offer some examples to get them going.
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