Quality in Practice | 5 Whys Root Cause Analysis

Analysis Setup

Analysis Details

Analysis Title Facilitator Department or Team Date

Worksheet Step 1

Describe the issue clearly, specifically, and in business terms.

Worksheet Step 2

1st Why 2nd Why 3rd Why 4th Why 5th Why

Worksheet Step 3

1st Therefore 2nd Therefore 3rd Therefore 4th Therefore 5th Therefore (Root Cause)

Worksheet Step 4

Document the root cause conclusion in one direct statement.

Worksheet Step 5

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