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The 6W Technique: How to Make Sure You Don’t Miss a Thing

Uncover every angle of your next project in minutes

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Fabien Raynaud
Jun 16, 2025
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Whether you're planning a project, writing an email, or prepping a presentation, you’ve probably found yourself stuck wondering, “Am I forgetting something?”

The 6W technique—borrowed from journalism—gives you a simple framework to make sure every base is covered.

Here’s how it works:

Ask These 6 Questions for Any Topic:

  • Who – Who’s involved or impacted?

  • When

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