Why The 5 Whys Are The Mindset You Need
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5 Whys is a great problem-solving tool for improvement projects, and it can also be invaluable in your day-to-day work to understand root causes when things go wrong, as they do from time to time! At first glance, it may seem a simple tool, but as Senior Consultant Damion Albinson says, it’s a lot more powerful than simply asking "Why?".  Listen in as he shares his top tips to make sure you're getting the most out of 5 Whys, including to never be satisfied with the first suggestion and how to dig deeper to really get to the root cause of a problem to prevent it from ever recurring. Is this the tool you need?  Here are some more helpful resources to get you started: Toolbox:  5 Whys - a quick and easy step-by-step guide that helps you use this toolOn-Demand Webinar:  The Joy of ProblemsVideo:  5 Whys exampleMore from PMI: Dive into our Knowledge Hub for more tools, videos, and infographics Join us for a PMI LIVE Webinar Follow us on LinkedIn Take your improvement career to the next level with PMI's Lean Six Sigma Certifications - now available in two new and accessible formats, built around you. Explore On Demand >> Explore Distance Learning >>
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