Base · Tool 02

5 Whys

Uncover the root cause of any problem by asking "why" five times. Each answer becomes the basis of the next question.

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Business Context (optional)
The Problem
1
Why does this problem exist?
What is the direct cause?
↓ because…
2
Why does that happen?
Dig one level deeper
↓ because…
3
And why is that?
Keep asking why
↓ because…
4
Why does that occur?
Push further
↓ because…
5
And ultimately, why?
This should be the root cause
🎯 Root Cause Identified
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AI Insights Claude

Complete your 5 Whys chain and click "Generate AI Insights" to get a strategic analysis of your root cause and actionable recommendations.