TapRooT® Changing the Way the World Solves Problems

Using the TapRooT® Change Analysis method, we break down the myth that a single process change caused Old Crow’s decline. Instead, we walk step-by-step through what investigators should actually do when performance changes.

If you're interested in bourbon history, problem-solving, root cause analysis, or investigation techniques, this episode is a perfect example of how structured thinking reveals the real story behind complex problems.

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Phone: +1 (865) 539-2139

In This Episode, You’ll Learn: 

• Why “fast investigations” often lead to bad results

 • The biggest mistakes that make investigations take longer 

• How management expectations impact investigation speed 

• When an investigation is worth your time (and when it’s not) 

• How to identify high-potential incidents 

• The role of leadership, resources, and culture 

• How to eliminate delays from meetings, vendors, and scheduling 

• Tips to run faster, more effective investigations If your team is struggling with slow investigations, missed root causes, or ineffective corrective actions, then this is the episode for you! Want to learn more investigation best practices? Check out our linktree to follow us on social media. https://linktr.ee/taprootrca TapRooT® Root Cause Analysis Courses 

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Timestamps: 

00:00 - 00:59 – Intro: Why Do Investigations Feel So Slow? 

01:00 - 02:39 – The Truth About “Fast vs. Good” Investigations 

02:30 - 04:29 – What Actually Takes Time (And Why It Matters) 

04:30 - 05:59 – How Poor Focus Drags Investigations Out 

06:00 - 07:29 – The Hidden Impact of Management Expectations 

07:30 - 10:59 – Biggest Time Wasters (Talking, Distractions, Daily Work) 

11:00 - 13:59 – Why Leadership & Resources Change Everything 

14:00 - 18:29 – Stop Wasting Time: Focus on High-Potential Incidents 

18:30 - 22:59 – External Delays: Vendors, Legal, and Scheduling 

23:00 - 26:46 – How to Run Faster, More Effective Investigations 

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Alex, Ken, and Mark discuss overused methods such as 5-Whys, they discuss the terminology with in RCA, and they expose the flawed logic and outdated techniques that can cause more harm than good. 

What you will learn: 

✅ Learn what real RCA should look like

✅ Understand the pitfalls of surface-level analysis 

✅ Discover better alternatives for uncovering true root causes 

✅ Avoid costly mistakes in your problem-solving process Root cause analysis can be used across multiple industries and is essential to preventing recurring issues and improving performance. 

So don't settle for "quick fixes." Learn how to dig deeper and work S.M.A.R.T.E.R.