Template 5 Whys Problem Cause Action Clearly state

Template - 5 Whys Problem – Cause - Action Clearly state the problem to work on: Key questions & answers 1 Q: A: 2 Be an inquisitive toddler. . Keep asking WHY Each answer forms the basis of the next question. If yes, corrective action Yes No Q: A: 3 Yes No Q: A: 4 Yes No Q: A: 5 Yes No Q: A: Yes You have reached your final “why” when it no longer makes logical sense to ask why again. 1 Root cause? Proprietary & Confidential Corrective Action/s/ Ensure that this is within your control

Example - 5 Whys Clearly state the problem to work on: I haven’t realized my dream of starting my own business. Key questions & answers 1 Root cause? Q: Why have I put my dream on the back burner? A: Because I don’t have time to pursue my own dream. 2 Q: Why don’t I have time to pursue my dream? A: Because I devote 100% of my time to my family and my corporate job. 3 Q: Why do I devote all my time to my family and my corporate job? A: Because I know what to do to be a good mama and good corporate professional. 4 Q: Why don’t I know how to be a good business owner? A: Because I haven’t done it before. 5 2 Proprietary & Confidential Q: Why haven’t I done it before? A: I don’t know where to start. If yes, corrective action Yes No No Yes 1. Find someone who is doing what I want to do and learn all I can about him/her. 2. Create a plan to achieve one win. 3. Reward myself when I achieve first win.