JOINT ANALYSIS LESSONS LEARNED CENTRE NATO'S LEAD AGENT JOINT ANALYSIS

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Six Ws
Simply answer What, Where, When, Why, Who, How? This technique is
easily understood and facilitates information gathering and investigation.
Five Reasons Why / Five Times Why
This technique is a form of deductive reasoning that is often used to
support root cause analysis. The technique can be used on an individual
or group basis. It consists of the following steps:
Step 1: Clearly state the issue identified in the observation.
Step 2: Brainstorm five reasons why the issue occurred.
Step 3: For each of the five reasons, answer the question “Why
has this happened?”
Step 4: Write down the answer to these question.
Step 5: For the answers given you should again ask why,
repeating this step five times.
Categorization
Categorization is an analysis technique which applies to qualitative 9 data
such as observations. Very simply, it means grouping data so that
structures and patterns start to emerge. The identification of the
categories will be guided by the data that is available and the overall
purpose of the LI investigation you are carrying out. Initially, it is likely
that an inductive approach to the analysis will yield the initial categories.
Further analysis may reveal relationships between categories and if they
form a hierarchical structure, assisting your interpretation of the data.
Two categorization schemes proven to be particularly useful in support
of the LL process are given in the following sections.
Organization, Process, Technology Categorization
Organization, Process, Technology is a technique in which issues are
categorized as a process issue, organizational issue, technology issue;
or some combination of these. The act of categorizing an issue along
these lines will often clarify ideas and help identify root causes.
DOTMLPF-I Capability Categorization
Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel,
Facilities – Interoperability (DOTMLPF-I) categories are used by NATO
to guide capability development. Using DOTMLPF-I categorization is
particularly useful when developing the Remedial Action, as it
comprehensively covers considerations for developing or refining
capabilities.
9 Qualitative: adjective, related to or measured by quality. Often contrasted with
quantitative. Concise Oxford English Dictionary 11th Edition
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