Socrates said “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” (Socrates). If by starting out with Socrates words in mind then people go can in with a clean slate and open mind to the project ahead of them. It will also help leaders and team members alike to ask themselves how asking questions impacts the success of a project. However, asking questions alone isn’t enough; depending upon the project and your role certain questions need to be asked. Also, once the questions start flowing how leaders or a team member know that all the right questions have asked, in a sense crossing your “t” and dotting your “i”.
Impact of Questions on Success of Projects
Let’s look at how asking questions impact the success of project. By team members asking questions it says two things. First it says the team members are actually paying attention and interested. The second indicates that the team members want to do what is asked of them. Questions asked by team members helps to clarify any unknown factor, confusion over the directions, and about possible limitations that may be placed on the group. Also, questions can cause good conflict that can lead to great ideas. Even before the team starts the project, asking questions like who, what when, where, and why can help improve the success of the project. By asking the five w’s it can help eliminate obstacles and help ensure the proper supplies are ready for the team members (Clark 2013).
Types of Questions
As a leader it is critical to ask yourself a few questions before a project goes to a team. First clear defined lines, goals, and limitations need to be set forth. This will let the team know the boundaries and limitations and what the team members are expected to achieve. Another question...
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...cessful outcome. Never be afraid to be the one who stands up and wants more than what is presented to them or to be the one thinking outside the box. It only takes one person with a radical thought to change the way others look at an idea.
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