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    Problem Statement: Focus Your Problem by Asking Who, What, When, Where, and Which

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    The document provides a template for writing a focused problem statement by asking questions about who, what, when, where, and which to define the problem. The template guides users to describe the nature, location, timing, parties involved, and specific elements related to the problem. It also prompts users to rate the focus of their initial problem statement and collect additional data to narrow the statement if it is too broad.

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    The document provides a template for writing a focused problem statement by asking questions about who, what, when, where, and which to define the problem. The template guides users to describe the nature, location, timing, parties involved, and specific elements related to the problem. It also prompts users to rate the focus of their initial problem statement and collect additional data to narrow the statement if it is too broad.

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    Problem Statement

    Definition/Purpose: A tool used to describe the problem the team is addressing. Used in Analyze phase
    to generate a focused problem statement; helpful to review Charter purpose.

    Instructions: To use as a template, please save a copy by clicking on the save icon.

    1. Use the form below to write a problem statement and then check if there are questions on the left that
    still need to be answered.

    Creating a Focused Problem Statement


    Focus your problem by asking who, what, Use the questions on the left to help you write
    when, where, and which. a focused problem statement.
         
    What is the nature of the problem?
    What happens?
    What type of problem is it?
    What do we know about it?

    Where does the problem occur?


    Physical location
    Step in the process
    Write an X where you think your problem
    When does the problem occur? statement falls on the scale.
    Day, time of day, shift, month, season,                              
    annual cycle
    When doesn’t it occur? Broad or Somewhat Narrow
    vague focused focus
    When is the problem greatest?
    If your problem statement falls in the shaded
    Who is involved? area, what data or other information can you
    collect to help you make your problem
    Who are the customers? statement more focused?
    Who are the suppliers?
         
    Who else is involved?

    Which is involved?
    Which department?
    Which machine?

    Written 6/06
    Revised 6/06

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