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Root Cause Analysis Using "Five Whys" Worksheet

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This tool involves repeatedly asking the question “why?” to peel away the layers of a problem (or issue) and identify its root cause. Once identified (and written down), it is easier to focus efforts on this root cause, not just on its symptoms.

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