Fishbone RCA Diagram Template for PowerPoint & Google Slides

Description

Leverage this visually engaging fishbone diagram slide to map root causes and contributing factors leading to your desired outcome. The main horizontal spine is a bold grey arrow pointing toward the result, while four sets of angled branches extend above and below to represent categories and sub-causes. Each branch terminates in a colorful, circular marker—black, cyan, yellow, orange, and red accent hues—to help differentiate factors at a glance. Fully built with vector shapes in PowerPoint and Google Slides, this slide offers master-slide support, editable connectors, and customizable text placeholders for each “Keyword” marker. Adjust branch angles, replace color palettes, or swap labels with drag-and-drop ease, ensuring alignment with your brand or presentation theme. The minimalist flat design, consistent typography, and ample white space deliver a professional look without distracting embellishments. Curved join points and uniform line weights maintain visual coherence as you add or remove factors. The vector-based construction allows infinite scalability without pixelation, and built-in alignment guides help maintain precise layouts. An optional speaker notes section enables you to outline context and discussion points for each factor, ensuring seamless delivery. Paired with a clear “Result” annotation at the arrowhead, this diagram clarifies complex cause-and-effect relationships in one compelling visual.

Who is it for

Process improvement specialists, quality assurance managers, and Six Sigma practitioners will find this fishbone diagram essential for root cause workshops. Project managers, consultants, and business analysts can also leverage it to structure brainstorming sessions and stakeholder presentations.

Other Uses

Repurpose this template for risk assessments, failure mode effect analysis (FMEA), brainstorming potential challenges, or visualizing action-plan drivers. Its adaptable layout also suits compliance audits, training modules, and strategic planning exercises.