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title: "Continuous Improvement Through RCA: Part 1 - Define"
description: A mini podcast series that breaks down the DMAIC process as an Root Cause Analysis (RCA) approach to solving a single problem. Part 1 - the Define phase.
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# [Continuous Improvement Through RCA: Part 1 - Define](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/ci-series-part-1-define)

 Written by [Larry Olson | CMRP, CRL, CAMA](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/author/larry-olson-cmrp-crl-cama) | May 20, 2020

Welcome back to our multi-part series on Continuous Improvement through [Root Cause Analysis (RCA)](https://www.nexusglobal.com/apmsolutions/investigation-management). On this episode, Larry begins to break down the [DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMAIC) process by focusing on the Define phase. Tune in for part 1 as Larry walks us through a DMAIC RCA approach to solving a single problem.

Missed the [intro episode](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/continuous-improvement-intro) for this [multi-part series](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/tag/rca-dmaic-podcast?hsCtaTracking=5849bfce-0b17-4d65-b697-d019b9deb074%7C859bb3ba-befd-4b17-a3fd-d34e08e4adf1)? Get up to speed and listen as Larry sets the scene and introduces some of the basics of RCA; such as [techniques/tools](https://www.nexusglobal.com/apmsolutions/investigation-management/investigationopt) (5 Whys, Fishbone, Cause Mapping, FMEA, PDAC, A3) and the DMAIC process. 

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## About the Show...

Welcome to [APM On Air](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/tag/podcast), a podcast that brings the connection between excellence and knowledge. Join host Larry Olson, CEO/President of Nexus Global, as he explores what continuous improvement looks like through the [5 domains of Asset Performance Management (APM)](https://www.nexusglobal.com/apmsolutions); Leadership, Data Management, Work Management, Strategy Management, and Investigation Management. With a variety of educational series, special guests, and real-world [case studies](https://blog.nexusglobal.com/tag/case-study), each episode provides new insights, challenges, and perspectives on the road to reliability.

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