What is Root Cause Analysis (RCA)?

The Root Cause Analysis is similar to playing detective to determine the true cause of an issue. Consider this: your automobile breaks down on a road trip, and instead of merely repairing the immediate problem, you research to determine what caused it—was it a flat tire, an engine problem, or something else? In a nutshell, Root Cause Analysis is about delving deep to identify what’s causing an issue in a project rather than merely dealing with its symptoms. It entails continually asking “why” until you get at the root of the problem. Finding the underlying cause allows project managers to tackle the true issue and prevent it from happening again, helping the project run more smoothly and successfully.