The 5W 1H framework is a problem-solving, planning, and analysis method. It stands for:
- What: Identifying the issue, goal, or task.
- What is the problem or opportunity?
- What needs to be done?
- What is the desired outcome?
- Why: Understanding the purpose or reason.
- Why is this important?
- Why should we take this action?
- Why did this happen?
- Who: Knowing the stakeholders or participants.
- Who is involved?
- Who will benefit?
- Who will take action?
- Where: Determining the location or context.
- Where is this happening?
- Where will it take place?
- Where do we need resources?
- When: Establishing the timeline.
- When will it happen?
- When is the deadline?
- When should we start?
- How: Figuring out the method or plan.
- How will we achieve this?
- How will we measure success?
- How can we overcome challenges?
This framework helps break down complex scenarios into manageable parts and is useful for decision-making, planning, and problem-resolution.