Appendix A
Toolkit Reference
OverviewProblem StatementFishboneFive WhyForce FieldBrainstormingBrainwritingChecksheetList ReductionWeighted VotingCriteria MatrixPaired ComparisonsBalance SheetCost BenefitRaciImplementation PlanImplementation ChecklistMilestone TrackerBefore AfterEvaluationLessons LearnedInterviewingSurveying
A complete reference for every PIPS tool — when to use it, how to use it, and common mistakes to avoid.
This appendix provides a quick-reference guide to every tool in the PIPS toolkit: Problem Statement, Fishbone Diagram, 5-Why Analysis, Force Field Analysis, Check Sheet, Brainstorming, Brainwriting, Criteria Matrix, Paired Comparisons, RACI Chart, Implementation Plan, Milestone Tracker, Before & After Comparison, Evaluation Summary, and Lessons Learned.
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- •Every tool has a specific purpose tied to a specific PIPS step
- •Tools are designed to be used by any team member without specialized training
- •Common mistakes are listed for each tool so teams can avoid known pitfalls