Appendix B

Note to reader: I know this appears to be hugely complicated, but it’s not. For starters, the name itself is a bit of a mouthful, but don’t be scared away. The ID is a fairly simple tool, but quite powerful.

INTERRELATIONSHIP DIGRAPH (A.K.A., AN ID, A RELATIONS DIAGRAM)

What Is It?

The Interrelationship Digraph shows cause-and-effect relationships and helps to analyze links between different aspects of a complicated situation.

Why Use It?

  • •  You wish to explore the cause-and-effect relationships among many issues.
  • •  When you have limited resources and need to focus your efforts on one or two priorities.
  • •  You have completed an affinity diagram, fishbone diagram, and you want to more completely explore the relationship of ...

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