Perform A Root Cause Analysis
Describe the recurring problem, its business impact, when it started, and what data you have available, and this prompt runs a structured 5 Whys investigation instead of a quick patch. - Asks why five times to pinpoint the actual root cause - Identifies contributing and systemic factors behind it - Produces corrective actions and preventive measures - Ends with a concrete implementation plan
Carry out a root cause analysis for: Problem: {problem} Impact: {impact} When it started: {start_date} Data available: {available_data} Apply the 5 Whys method: - Ask "why" five times - Pinpoint the root cause - Identify contributing factors - Note systemic issues Provide: 1. Root cause identification 2. Contributing factors 3. Corrective actions 4. Preventive measures 5. An implementation plan