Problem Tree

Working on addressing complex and persistent problems can easily feel tiring. There is also a risk that the longer we have been working on the same problem, the fewer we question the assumptions we are making. Running a Problem Tree activity with your team will help you to do exactly that by collectively identifying, questioning, and connecting the root causes of a problem to gain a shared understanding and new perspectives. Used as a metaphor, the tree provides a visual structure to map the problem architecture, its root causes, and its consequences.