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Root Cause Analysis – Business Meditation

In this seventh business meditation of the Unfolding Thought series, Eric Pratum guides you through a Root Cause Analysis—a practical framework for identifying and addressing the deeper issues behind your challenges.

Often, quick fixes and surface-level solutions fail to create lasting change. Root Cause Analysis helps you dig deeper, asking “Why?” multiple times to uncover the fundamental problem and develop actionable solutions. Through this guided exercise, you’ll learn to approach challenges with clarity, explore meaningful solutions, and take the first step toward resolving recurring issues.

Whether you’re managing workplace challenges, personal relationships, or systemic problems, this episode will help you break free from cycles of frustration and create lasting impact.

Mentioned in the Episode:

  • How Root Cause Analysis helps you move beyond quick fixes.
  • Using the “5 Whys” technique to uncover the deeper issues behind a problem.
  • Practical steps to identify solutions and commit to action.

Links:

Start at the beginning of the series:

  • On the website: https://unfoldingthought.com/unfolding-thought/
  • YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-WyDzPVJzUqWSGGIM0lSxqk4T-TBmsrQ
  • Or by searching for Episode 4, titled Unfolding Thought, in your podcast platform of choice.

Visit the Unfolding Thought website: https://unfoldingthought.com/

Learn more about Root Cause Analysis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_cause_analysis

Join the Conversation:

Have thoughts or questions about this episode? Reach out to Eric at [email protected] or connect on social media.

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