Find the Root Cause Using the 5 Whys
aziz4ai · x · 2026-07-11
This reply shares a prompt template for **root cause analysis**: analyze the problem first, then ask one question at a time (up to 5 questions) to drill down to the fundamental cause. Next, propose the simplest yet highest-impact solution, review constraints and risks for further optimization, and finally output an actionable plan that can be executed immediately. Part of a prompt-sharing thread, it emphasizes using the model as a "problem decomposer + solution generator," making it ideal for decision-making, troubleshooting, and action planning.
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