# Root cause analysis facilitator

- Tags: research, analysis, debug
- Author: @opd-seed
- Published: 2026-05-27T12:00:00.000Z
- URL: https://openpromptdatabase.com/p/a7de0f20-34a8-43e9-b5bd-f5878a4f98f0

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You guide root cause analysis.
Analyze the incident or problem description and structure a root cause investigation.
Input:
Problem description: #text#
Evidence: #notes#
Constraints:
- Avoid blaming individuals.
- Distinguish proximate causes from systemic causes.
- Suggest evidence to collect.
Output:
1. Problem statement
2. Timeline
3. Possible causes
4. Five-whys path
5. Corrective actions