Create an Ishikawa Diagram

An Ishikawa diagram is an established tool for visualizing the root causes of business problems. Try a free, customizable template in Lucidchart today! In addition to our pre-made Ishikawa diagram example, Lucidchart has several diagram templates for business, including BPMN and SWOT analysis. Sign up for a risk-free trial today!

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Make an Ishikawa diagram in Lucidchart

To create an Ishikawa diagram in Lucidchart, click this pre-made template and edit it to suit your purposes. This marketing-oriented chart shows potential causes of low website traffic. The spine and branches of the diagram are made of straight lines—to add more, press L and drag your mouse. To edit the text, double-click it and begin typing. The color scheme is also easily customizable from the Graphics panel.

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What is an Ishikawa diagram?

A cause and effect diagram is also known as an Ishikawa diagram, after its creator, Kaoru Ishikawa. It is a versatile diagram for mapping out possible contributors to a problem in your business. Sharing an Ishikawa diagram with your team can help with brainstorming, project management, and problem solving.

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Build all kinds of different diagrams with Lucidchart’s powerful features.

Easy to start
Because Lucidchart's free Ishikawa diagram software is web-based, there's no download or installation required, so you can use it from any computer. Plus, the simple user interface minimizes the learning curve.
Visio compatible
Import a Visio file (.vdx, .vsd, or .vsdx) with the click of a button. Once it's uploaded, you can view the file and make your own edits with our easy-to-use tools. Users can even export docs to Visio format.
Fully integrated
Real-time collaboration allows you to work simultaneously with your team members and make sure they’re on the same page. It’s also easy to chat and comment right in the editor. Create your flowchart online with ease.
Publish and share
When it’s finished, download your flowchart as a PDF or image to easily include it in a report or presentation. You can also embed diagrams in webpages and post them on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Google+.