Five Whys exploration
Configure this interactive five whys exploration worksheet with 7 focused prompts. Create a Coachful account to view, copy and download your summary.
Work through the prompts at your own pace. Use specific examples, notice what changes your perspective, and finish with a step you are willing to take.
1. Problem to solve
What is the problem, stated plainly? Describe who has it, when it shows up and what it costs them.
2. Why 1?
Why does this happen? Write the first reason that comes to mind.
3. Why 2?
And why is that? Go one layer beneath your first answer.
4. Why 3?
And why is that? Keep going; stay with the facts.
5. Why 4?
And why is that? Notice whether you are reaching a cause you can change.
6. Why 5?
And why is that? Write the root cause, the one that would prevent the problem if addressed.
7. Experiment
What small experiment could test this? Describe what you will try, for how long and what you will watch for.
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