5 WHYs TEMPLATE

DEFINE THE PROBLEM
Define problem here
WHY IS THIS A PROBLEM?	PRIMARY CAUSE
Why is it happening?
1	It is happening because
Why is that?
2	It is happening because
Why is that?
3	It is happening because
Why is that?
4	It is happening because
Why is that?	ROOT CAUSE
NOTE: If the final "Why" has no controllable solution, return to the previous "Why."	5	It is happening because
CORRECTIVE ACTION TO TAKE	CORRECTIVE ACTION	PARTY RESPONSIBLE
Describe action here
DATE ACTION TO BEGIN
DATE TO COMPLETE