Driver diagrams are a powerful visual tool used in quality improvement to map out the factors that contribute to achieving a specific goal. By breaking down a desired outcome into key drivers and change ideas, they help teams understand relationships, prioritise actions, and drive meaningful improvements.
On this page, you'll find a collection of resources to help you create and use driver diagrams effectively, including:
- Driver diagrams explained: A Word document explaining what a driver diagram is, why you need one, and how to create it.
- Driver diagram tool: An Excel template, which allows you to create your own diagram.
- What's your theory: A booklet, written by experienced quality improvement practitioners from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, that explains how driver diagrams can be used by healthcare staff as a key tool within an improvement project.
Last updated: 24/01/2025