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StrategyNov 25, 20141 min readFrom the archive

The WHY factor

It often happens that the solution you want implemented only manages to suppress the symptoms of a deeper pain.

Allow me to find out more about that pain and cure it properly. That’s my two sentence pitch.

But how do you find that damn “deeper pain” ? Things happen for a reason (or more), you just need to ask WHY.

You don’t need to hire me or another professional to ask the 5 WHYs.

Hell no, you can do it yourself! Here’s how:

This started as a pretty long article but upon reviewing the end papyrus, I thought I should focus on the essence: don’t treat the symptoms of the cold, treat the cause and take better care of yourself. And the product or service that you sell.

Ask Why more often and a usability angel will receive its wings. And spare you some expenses.

Originally published on ionutmaxim.com, Nov 25, 2014.

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