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Solve Problems at the Root with The Five Whys Technique

Most problem-solving stops at symptoms. The Five Whys technique digs deeper, exposing the root cause.
A book that is titled 'The Power of Why'
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Developed by Toyota, the Five Whys method asks “why?” five times to trace a problem back to its source. It works in business, engineering, and personal development to fix recurring inefficiencies and bad habits.

How to use the Five Whys

1. Identify the Problem

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