5 Whys
Keep asking why until the symptom gives way to a cause worth investigating.
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Keep asking why until the symptom gives way to a cause worth investigating.
Organize possible causes before the team chases the loudest theory.
Focus effort on the relatively small number of causes creating most of the impact.
Make complex decisions explicit: requirements first, weighted preferences next, risk before commitment.
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“The water is warm. A convincing explanation is still a hypothesis. Before drawing a conclusion, ask what the evidence actually shows.”