Book seven by Stephen L Cohen
When the Fix Fails: Why Problems Return and How to Stop Them
The problem came back because the fix never reached the cause.
5.0 Google rating356 Google reviews32 years of operational experienceTHE TACTICAL U STANDARD
A fix is not complete until the problem stays solved.
The standard is a cause chain that reaches the real failure, a corrective action matched to that cause, a test that can fail, and follow-up after attention moves on.
The operating problem
When the Fix Fails
When the Fix Fails is for owners, supervisors, instructors, and operators who are tired of solving the same problem twice. It shows how to trace the cause chain, separate a symptom from a cause, test the corrective action, and prove that the control still works after attention moves on.
Inside the book
Practical controls you can use
- Separate the symptom from the failure mechanism
- Build the cause chain before choosing the fix
- Match each corrective action to a specific cause
- Test the control under realistic conditions
- Recheck the fix after attention moves on
Who it is for
Built for people who carry accountability
Owners, supervisors, instructors, investigators, and operators who are tired of solving the same problem twice.
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WHAT STUDENTS SAY
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