Define the Problem: Clearly articulate the problem you're trying to solve. Break it down into smaller, more manageable components if necessary. Ensure that everyone involved has a clear understanding of the problem. Gather Information: Collect as much relevant information as possible about the problem. This may involve reviewing data, conducting interviews, observing processes, or gathering feedback from stakeholders. The goal is to gather evidence that can help you understand the problem more deeply. Brainstorm Possible Causes: Engage your team or colleagues in a brainstorming session to generate potential causes of the problem. Encourage creativity and open-mindedness during this process. Consider both obvious and less obvious causes.

To me this answer is the most perfect one. If one can’t find the root cause- it clearly means that we don’t look at the whole picture

If you can't figure out the root cause of the problem, you need to think out of the box. Broaden your perspective and list down all data you've got. Look on a different angle. As we need to cure the root cause of the problem and not just the symptoms it brought about.

Stuck scratching your head at a problem's root? Don't just treat the leaves! Dive deeper, ask "Why?" 5 times (or more!), then unleash the solution that nips the bud, not just trims the branches. Stumped by a stubborn problem? Don't stress - get curious! Zoom out, ask more questions, gather fresh perspectives. The root cause may be hiding in plain sight. Stay persistent, and solutions will surface. Remember, not all roots are visible, but tenacity and adaptability light the way! 🌱

A problem solving is a team approach , Team must be multi displinary or Cross Functional , people involved must come from different Area. Brain storming session can be done.

There are various ways of identifying and getting it to the depth of the actual problem cause which includes root cause analysis for sure, but here comes more effective measures like fishbone analysis, and 5 why's approach. These are the proven ways of breaking a problem in much simpler way to grab the actual cause that might have caused any fatality.

Completely disagree with this direction. Yes, it will be easier to identify the cause for a smaller, partially scope. But it will never be the root cause

If you have a problem whose root cause you can't find. Then it is time to not only broaden the scope but also do some experiments. You have to do a lot of trial and error and sometimes these trials and errors can lead to a complete waste of time or a complete game-changer. Just ensure there is a plan behind doing this trial and error and that you may learn from each attempt.

Firstly we should do Cause & effect/Fishbone/ishikawa Diagram after that we can go For fault tree analysis. after that all protentional causes of failure must be validated & defective samples shall be produced.

A problem solving is a complex process & proven methodlogy shall be used for effective problem solving like 8D (8D Discipline of problem solving) , A3 Sheet (Toyota Method logy), Cause & Effect diagram, Why why analysis , Fault tree analysis.

🔷HYPOTHESIS CHECK. If time and data is missing, or the problem is too large and complex, try to build one or more hypothesis. What do you think the issue is, from your and others' experience? This is a starting point, maybe not the truth actually. But then you can start from something tangible, this is easier. Apply techniques to check the hypothesis, be really open minded to challenge the hypotethis and find your way as you travel this problem solving process.

🔷OUT OF THE BOX. Remember this old mantra? A lot we can discuss about in and/or out of the box. Still, what I mean here is that you may benefit from asking people who have no clue, no expertise about this issue. At least, they are not biased! They will bring questions and perspectives that experts would not.

Try to do it with a team as a joined task. You will surprised by the effective outcome! That’s all I had to say , but now this platform forces me to add un necessary words to reach the “target” of 125 words. Didn’t they heard of KISS ( keep it short and simple ) or ( keep it short, stupid).