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One of the [[Thinking Processes (Theory of Constraints)|Thinking Processes]] in the [[Theory of Constraints]], a '''Current Reality Tree''' (CRT) is a way of analyzing many system or organizational problems at once. By identifying root causes common to most or all of the problems, the CRT can greatly aid focused improvement of the system. A current reality tree isn't really a [[Tree_Tree (graph_theorygraph theory)|tree]], but a directed graph.

==Simplified explanation==

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==Contextual explanation==

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A current reality tree is a statement of an underlying core problem and the symptoms that arise from it. It maps out a sequence of cause and effect from the core problem to the symptoms. Most of the symptoms will arise from the one core problem or a core conflict. Remove the core problem and we may well be able to remove each of the symptoms as well. Operationally we work backwards from the apparent undesirable effects or symptoms to uncover or discover the underlying core cause.<ref name="Dettmer1"> Dettmer, H. W., (1997) Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints: a systems approach to continuous improvement. ASQC Quality Press, pp 62-119.

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