Root Cause Analysis
4 Steps Quick Guide
- Problem Definition - Get clear on what you are trying to solve
- Cause Pathways - Understand "How" it happened
- Solution Ideation - Develop solutions at the lowest level
- Implementation - Get it fixed and track the success
Apollo Root Cause Analysis
4 Proven Steps to Stop Recurring Failures
Learn the structured Apollo Method of RCA created by Dean Gano and used by leading Australian industries to eliminate repeat failures, reduce downtime, and save millions in lost production.
A Smart Leader Acts on Data – Not Guesswork
If repeat failures are costing you time, money, or safety performance, the cost of inaction is far greater than the cost of a few minutes to learn a better way.
There’s no catch, no risk – just the understanding of how these proven steps can stop problems at the root cause.
The Apollo Method
Problem Definition
You can't solve a problem unless you clearly define it. Get clarity on the problem at hand to hone in on what you want to prevent recurring.
Cause Pathways
Take the time to map out each tiny step that occurred leading up to the failure. Identify the gaps in your cause pathway through clear understanding of what cause interactions are necessary to create the effect or outcome.
Identify Solutions
Identify the solutions at each cause level to prevent them from happening. Interrogate them to determine their value.
Implementation & Tracking
Apply your solutions and determine if they were successful. If not, then you may have missed a critical pathway in your analysis.
Why Undertake The Apollo RCA Course
The Value of Apollo RCA
Sure, Apollo RCA has only four steps – but knowing the steps isn’t the same as mastering them. Saying “I know Apollo” without proper training is like saying “I can play the piano” because you know pressing the keys makes sound.
To get dependable, repeatable results, you need to understand the how and why behind each step. That means mastering the principles of cause and effect, learning how causes are structured, and using proven techniques to uncover hidden contributing factors most people miss (with an added bonus of looking like a tactical genius!).
Most importantly, you need hands-on practice in a real-world setting, with live feedback to sharpen your approach. That’s where this course delivers exceptional value: you won’t just learn how to solve recurring failures, you’ll transform the way you think about and tackle problems for the rest of your career.
Practical + Software Based Application
Every stage of the training is supported by:
Clear instructional explanation
Practical demonstrations of the methodology
Live use of RCPro® software to apply learning in real time
Free eBook - Seven Steps of Effective Problem Solving
Solve problems faster. End the blame game. Create solutions everyone agrees on.
RealityCharting® flips traditional root cause analysis on its head. Instead of endless debate and conflicting opinions, it builds a shared, fact-based picture of what really happened so your team can focus on fixing the problem, not fighting over it.
Download this free eBook as a powerful companion to the RealityCharting® software. You will discover a simple, repeatable process for mapping cause and effect with total clarity.
Whether you’re tackling persistent equipment failures, safety incidents, or operational breakdowns, the Seven Steps to Effective Problem solving when coupled with RealityCharting gives you the structure, speed, and certainty to solve it once and solve it for good.
Are You Ready to Prevent Failure Recurrence?
Flexible, Live, and Certified Apollo RCA Training—Delivered Wherever You Work
Apollo RCA Training to suit your needs
In-Person & Online formats ideal for:
Asset managers and engineers
Teams that cannot accommodate full-day on-site sessions
Organisations needing repeatable, scalable RCA capability
We also offer NDA-protected delivery for sensitive or regulated industries.
Not Ready Yet?
Start with a Free RCA Toolkit
- 5 Whys Template
- 5 Why / Fishbone / ICAM / ARCA Comparisson Tool
- Apollo RCA Case Study
- Apollo RCA Trigger Guideline
- RCA Readiness Checklist