| Step | Description |
| Theme | What are we trying to do? |
| Background | ・ Background of the problem ・ Context required for full understanding ・ Importance of the problem |
| Current Condition | ・ Diagram of current situation (or process). ・ Highlight problem(s) with storm bursts ・ What about the system is not ideal? ・ Extent of the problem(s), i.e., measures |
| Cause Analysis | ・ List problem(s) ・ Most likely direct (or root) cause ・ Five why |
| Target Condition | ・ Diagram of proposed new process ・ Countermeasures noted as fluffy clouds ・ Measurable targets (quantity, time) |
| Implementation Plan | ・ What actions need to be taken? ・ Who is the responsible person? ・ When does this take place? ・ Where does this take place? |
| Follow up | ・ Plan how you will check the efforts ・ When will you check them? |