THESE “FOUR WHYS” WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND ANY PROBLEM Why does this problem matter? Use research to clarify what is at stake by digging deeper into who is affected and how. Consider the significance of that, in terms of overall effect and future ramifications. Why does the problem exist? Try to get to the root causes that put this problem into motion. (This may necessitate additional “whys” to get all the way down to the root.) Why hasn’t it been solved already? This will make clear the obstacles you are up against (and may uncover past efforts that hold lessons).
