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Root cause reasoning
How to identify, communicate, and solve tough problems.
Use this root cause reasoning (RCR) template to identify and communicate the fundamental reason behind tough problems. Once you understand the problem and root cause, propose a solution and share with your team to gather their questions and sentiment. Inspired by .
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Problem
What is the problem that needs to be solved, and why?
Root Cause
What is the fundamental reason there is a problem?
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Solution
What is the proposed solution?
Owner:
Who is the directly responsible individual for implementing the solution?
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