Milan | Project Management | Root Cause Analysis | Nightlife | Noise Pollution

A Ban on Ice Cream

A half-hearted attempt at root cause analysis

Fabio Turel
3 min readApr 21, 2024

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Milan is renowned for its rich culture and bustling nightlife, and it is not a surprise that this involves a difficult act of balancing between urban vibrancy and residents’ need for tranquillity.

City authorities have proposed measures to curb the “wild nightlife” by banning the sale of takeaway food after midnight and requiring bars and restaurants to close their outdoor areas in the early hours.

“Gelato” by B.C. Lorio on flickr.com, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Root Cause Analysis

From a strategic perspective, urban authorities can choose between two basic approaches: enforcing existing noise regulations more strictly, or addressing the root causes of the noise.

Finding the root causes — before addressing them

Root Cause Analysis is a methodical approach used to identify the underlying causes of problems or issues.

It’s crucial for strategy development because it helps ensure that solutions address the actual causes of issues rather than just their symptoms. This thorough understanding aids in designing more effective and sustainable strategies and…

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Fabio Turel

A Project Manager must be a good storyteller. Stories about my profession, my interests and my passions converge in this place.