root-cause-analysis
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SKILL.md
Root Cause Analysis Orchestration Skill
This skill helps you systematically identify the root cause of any problem using proven methodologies from the Toyota Production System and other industry-standard techniques.
Quick Reference: When to Load Which Resource
| Your Problem Type | Load Resource | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Need to understand 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto, Fault Tree methodology | resources/rca-methodologies.md |
Learn each method step-by-step with examples |
| Looking for common root causes in your domain | resources/common-root-causes.md |
Pattern match against known causes: software, hardware, process, personal |
| Want to see complete worked examples | resources/example-analyses.md |
Study real cases: software bugs, vehicle maintenance, system failures, personal problems |
| Advanced: need barrier analysis, complex cause mapping | resources/advanced-techniques.md |
Formal methods: Fault Tree, Barrier Analysis, multi-methodology chains |
Core Principle
Do not treat symptoms—find and fix the root cause. As Taiichi Ohno, architect of the Toyota Production System, said: "By repeating why five times, the nature of the problem as well as its solution becomes clear."