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This works up to a point. Unless the problems are political and can't be fixed at the level at which the questioner is operating. Then it becomes an exercise i

This works up to a point. Unless the problems are political and can't be fixed at the level at which the questioner is operating. Then it becomes an exercise in "Because there are things I can do nothing about without leaving and/or starting a revolution." This is not an answer most people want.

EForEndeavour 5y ago
On the other hand, stepping through a systematic process invented by Toyota and arriving at the answer "the root cause(s) are beyond our direct control" is a plausible way to (1) not waste time on futile ideas, and (2) get managers off your back.