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Selected:5 Whys
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5 Whys
Purpose
The method helps clarify workflows, data, causes, and improvements concretely. It identifies patterns, causes, bottlenecks, and weaknesses and derives actions. The outcome is captured as root cause notes and countermeasures.
Complexity
Low
Time
15-30 min
Participants
2-6
Format
Workshop
Output
Root cause notes, Countermeasures
Tags
root-causeincidentleanproblem-solving
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