five-whys-analysis
CommunityStructured 5 Whys analysis for root causes.
Authorddunnock
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?
The Five Whys Analysis skill helps teams perform rigorous root cause investigations by guiding iterative "Why?" questioning, validating each step with evidence, and scoring the quality of the analysis, enabling clear, actionable countermeasures.
Core Features & Use Cases
- 6-Phase RCCA workflow: Problem Definition → Team & Evidence → Iterative Why → Verification → Countermeasures → Documentation.
- Quality scoring & verification: Six-dimension rubric to assess problem definition, causal chain logic, evidence basis, root cause depth, actionability, and countermeasures.
- Countermeasure development: Generate targeted, assignable actions using the 5 Hows framework.
- Use Case: Investigate supplier defects, equipment failures, or process deviations to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
Quick Start
- Start a 5 Whys session by detailing the problem and guiding questions, then optionally validate each Why against documented patterns via knowledge-mcp if available.
- Generate a professional RCA report with the included Python scripts.
Dependency Matrix
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