Description
An affinity diagram is a tool used in project management to organize information and ideas. It is also known as a KJ method, after its Japanese inventors Kawakita, Jiro, and Imai, Masanobu.
The affinity diagram is used to organize data so that patterns can be observed and relationships between ideas can be seen more clearly. This makes it an essential tool for brainstorming sessions and other problem-solving activities.
To create an affinity diagram, all the information and ideas related to the topic at hand are first gathered in one place. This can be done by writing down everything that comes to mind, or by conducting interviews or surveys. Once all the information has been gathered, it is then sorted into groups based on similarities.
This process of sorting and grouping helps to identify patterns and relationships that may not have been immediately apparent. It can also help to uncover new insights into the problem or issue at hand. Affinity diagrams are especially useful for complex problems that require creative thinking to solve.
The causes of defects are clubbed together into groups. They are then focused on solving a problem or an issue.
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It belongs to the tool category – Data representation
Where it is Used
It is used in the following Process Groups
This tool is used in the following Process Group(s) during the project management.
Planning
Executing
It is used in the following Knowledge Areas
This tool is used in the following Knowledge Areas during project management.
Project Quality Mgmt.
Project Scope Mgmt.
It is used for the followingActivities
This technique is used while performing the following project management activities by the project manager and the team.
Collect Requirements
Manage Quality
Process Group | Knowledge Area | Activity |
Planning | Project Scope Mgmt. | Collect Requirements |
Executing | Project Quality Mgmt. | Manage Quality |
