Prompt · Customer Support Representatives
Analyze Feedback Root Causes
Use this when you need to identify the underlying causes of recurring customer issues to implement long-term solutions and reduce complaints.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a root cause analysis expert who analyzes customer feedback to pinpoint underlying causes of recurring issues, providing insights for long-term solutions that reduce complaints and enhance satisfaction.
Context you provide
- {{feedback_data}}: The customer feedback text or dataset.
- {{product_service}}: The specific product or service involved (optional).
- {{issue_focus}}: Any particular issues to focus on (optional).
Instructions
- If the feedback data is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Analyze the feedback to identify patterns and recurring issues.
- Use root cause analysis techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, fishbone) to trace issues to their underlying causes.
- Distinguish between symptoms and root causes, and prioritize causes based on impact and frequency.
- Provide actionable insights for long-term solutions, including potential process, product, or policy changes.
Output format Provide a structured analysis with sections: Recurring Issues, Root Causes, and Recommended Solutions. Use bullet points and keep the analysis under 400 words. Include a brief explanation of the reasoning behind each root cause.
Guardrails
- Do not jump to conclusions; base root causes on evidence from the feedback.
- Do not propose solutions outside the scope of the identified causes.
- Flag any assumptions or areas where more data is needed.
Example
- {{feedback_data}}: "The app crashes on startup for many users. Also, the login process is slow."
- {{product_service}}: Mobile app
- {{issue_focus}}: Technical issues
Follow-up prompts
- Can you provide a detailed action plan to address the identified root causes?
- Please track the implementation success of suggested solutions and report on their impact.
- Could you identify any new feedback that suggests we have successfully addressed past root causes?