The Five Whys Worksheet (PDF)

The “Five Whys” technique is an introspection exercise designed to dig into the root cause behind any problem and discover what’s really holding you back.

Introduction In continuous improvement, the Lean Six Sigma methodology is a proven approach for reducing waste, increasing efficiency, and driving business success. At the heart of Lean Six Sigma lies the DMAIC framework, a structured process for solving complex problems. DMAIC stands for Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control. In this blog post, we will focus on the Analyze phase, where…

Solve Every Problem Twice – DZone Web Dev

I recall initially studying about a similar concept in Joel Spolsky’s site, Joel on Application, in which he wrote back in 2007: Fix All the things Two Ways Just about each tech support problem has two solutions. The superficial and instant remedy is just to fix the customer’s problem. But when you assume a minor more challenging you can typically uncover a further answer: a way to avert this…

What Is The 5 Whys Method And Why It Matters To Unlock Creativity In Business

The 5 Whys method is an interrogative problem-solving technique that seeks to understand cause-and-effect relationships. At its core, the technique is used to identify the root cause of a problem by asking the question of why five times. This might unlock new ways to think about a problem and therefore devise a creative solution to solve it.

Understanding the 5 Whys Method

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The Five Whys: Jason Marker

Based in Detroit Rock City, Jason Marker is a musician and photographer who also happens to be managing editor of RideApart. He is also a member of the utterly mental Detroit Party Marching Band. All images belong to Jason.

When did you start riding?

I started riding some time in the summer of 2000 as a lark. I worked with this guy named Nate and one day he showed up to work on a mid-80s Yamaha…

We're pretty sure Jensen Beeler of @Asphalt_Rubber works harder than us, so we're pretty happy he's found the time to share the Five Whys of his motorcycling.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Jensen Beeler is the editor and doer of all the things at Asphalt & Rubber, a site that has been helping to shape the motorcycle industry (and moto-journalism) for almost a decade (A&R celebrates its 10th birthday in October). He is also one part of the 2 Enthusiasts podcast.

All images belong to Jensen, obviously

When did you start riding?

I started riding motorcycles…

Our latest 'Five Whys' introduces you to the incomparably awesome @mischleah

Wisconsin-based Leah Misch is a nurse, writer, motivational speaker, and all-round amazing woman who spends much of her time criss-crossing the United States astride her Indian Scout. The first time I ever saw Leah, she was riding through downtown Minneapolis on her Scout, laden with bags, looking bad-ass. I thought: “I definitely need to be friends with that woman.” You can catch up with her via…