Defining the Problem

• The problem definition is easily customized to match your preferences and company standards.

Building the Analysis

• The Primary Effect is the automatic analysis starting point.
• The Node Menu allows you to quickly build a chart.
• The chart automatically formats itself in a best fit.
• The drag and drop feature allows critical freedom to rearrange the chart to fit an evolving understanding.

• Feedback loops reduce the need to repeat cause boxes thus providing a more concise chart.

• Endless workspace is available.
• Highlighted OR logic.
• A holding area for unconnected cause boxes and causal paths stores charting thoughts and ideas.

• Elaborate any causes or evidence with Notes and References.
• Display your evidence for each cause.

Analysis Guidance

• A Wizard guides you through each step of the Apollo problem solving process.
• The Rules Check encourages a thorough and accurate analysis.
• Advanced Evidence feature provides you an automatic selection of evidence types.
• Action items are automatically created to address unknowns in the charting analysis.
• Search for common causal relationships in different events with the Causal Element search.

Sharing Information

• The RealityCharting® files are small and easily emailed to anyone for review and input.
• PDFs provide for easy sharing of information.
• Exporting incorporates the analysis into other office applications.
• Analysis can be combined with importing.
• Multiple printing options and formats are available. Identifying Solutions
• Solution Generation challenges each cause.
• The Criteria Check ensures solutions will be effective and not cause other problems.

Reporting

• The Incident Report provides structure and consistency.
• The Incident Report automatically captures useful information.
• The Action Item Report identifies unknown causes and missing evidence.
• The Possible Solutions Report details all proposed solutions.
• The Solution Assessment Report comparatively evaluates solutions using a matrix of weighted criteria scores.

Bonus

• Detailed Help Videos are provided.
• Installation is simple and quick.