{"id":37070,"date":"2024-01-30T07:07:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T07:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/5-whys-root-cause-analysis-template\/"},"modified":"2024-03-05T16:52:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T16:52:50","slug":"5-whys-root-cause-analysis-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/5-whys-root-cause-analysis-template\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Whys Root Cause Analysis Template"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"identify-the-problem-that-needs-to-be-resolved\"> \n <h2>Identify the problem that needs to be resolved<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will identify the problem that needs to be resolved. Consider the impact of the problem on the overall process and the desired results. Reflect on any challenges that may arise and their potential remedies. Determine the required resources or tools to resolve the problem. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Problem description <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"describe-the-problem-in-detail\"> \n <h2>Describe the problem in detail<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will provide a detailed description of the problem. Elaborate on its causes, effects, and any relevant background information. Consider using headings, bullet points, or diagrams to make your description clear and organized. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Problem description <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"approval-problem-description\"> \n <h2>Approval: Problem Description<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\"> \n  <div class=\"header\"> \n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\"> \n   <ul class=\"list\"> \n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Describe the problem in detail<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li> \n   <\/ul> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"ask-the-first-why-to-identify-the-cause\"> \n <h2>Ask the first why to identify the cause<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will ask the first 'why' to identify the cause of the problem. Consider the different factors that may contribute to the problem and ask probing questions to uncover the underlying cause. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> First why <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"record-the-first-cause\"> \n <h2>Record the first cause<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will record the first cause that you have identified. Provide a clear and concise description of the cause. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> First cause <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"approval-first-cause\"> \n <h2>Approval: First Cause<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\"> \n  <div class=\"header\"> \n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\"> \n   <ul class=\"list\"> \n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Record the first cause<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li> \n   <\/ul> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"ask-the-second-why\"> \n <h2>Ask the second why<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will ask the second 'why' to further investigate the cause of the problem. Delve deeper into the factors and relationships that may contribute to the cause. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Second why <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"record-the-second-cause\"> \n <h2>Record the second cause<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will record the second cause that you have identified. Provide a detailed and informative description of the cause. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Second cause <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"ask-the-third-why\"> \n <h2>Ask the third why<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will ask the third 'why' to continue exploring the cause of the problem. Analyze any patterns or trends that may emerge from the previous causes. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Third why <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"record-the-third-cause\"> \n <h2>Record the third cause<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will record the third cause that you have identified. Clearly explain how this cause contributes to the problem. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Third cause <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"ask-the-fourth-why\"> \n <h2>Ask the fourth why<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will ask the fourth 'why' to uncover additional factors that may contribute to the cause of the problem. Consider any interdependencies or external influences that may be at play. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Fourth why <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"record-the-fourth-cause\"> \n <h2>Record the fourth cause<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will record the fourth cause that you have identified. Provide supporting evidence or examples for this cause, if applicable. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Fourth cause <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"ask-the-fifth-why\"> \n <h2>Ask the fifth why<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will ask the fifth 'why' to further investigate the cause of the problem. Explore any underlying assumptions or root causes that may have been missed in the previous steps. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Fifth why <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"record-the-fifth-cause\"> \n <h2>Record the fifth cause<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will record the fifth cause that you have identified. Summarize the key findings from the previous 'why' questions and articulate the root cause of the problem. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Fifth cause <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"approval-fifth-cause\"> \n <h2>Approval: Fifth Cause<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\"> \n  <div class=\"header\"> \n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\"> \n   <ul class=\"list\"> \n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Record the fifth cause<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li> \n   <\/ul> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"evaluate-whether-the-true-root-cause-has-been-identified\"> \n <h2>Evaluate whether the true root cause has been identified<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will evaluate whether the true root cause of the problem has been identified. Consider any alternative explanations or potential contributing factors that may need to be further explored. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> True root cause identified? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Yes \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      No \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"approval-root-cause-evaluation\"> \n <h2>Approval: Root Cause Evaluation<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\"> \n  <div class=\"header\"> \n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\"> \n   <ul class=\"list\"> \n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Evaluate whether the true root cause has been identified<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li> \n   <\/ul> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"develop-an-action-plan-to-resolve-the-root-cause\"> \n <h2>Develop an action plan to resolve the root cause<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will develop an action plan to resolve the root cause of the problem. Consider the specific steps and strategies that need to be implemented to address the root cause. \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Action plan <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"implement-the-action-plan-to-address-the-root-cause\"> \n <h2>Implement the action plan to address the root cause<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   In this task, you will implement the action plan to address the root cause of the problem. 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