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The Value of Thinking About "Why"

October 7, 2003

"Here are just some of the benefits of asking 'why':

* It defines success.
* It creates decision-making criteria.
* It aligns resources.
* It motivates.
* It clarifies focus.
* It expands options (Allen, 2001, p. 63)."

Reference:  Allen, D. (2001).  Getting things done: the art of stress-free productivity.  New York:  Penguin Putnam, Inc.

When was the last time you asked "why"?

Getting Things Done is available on loan from the Ohio State University Leadership Center.  A complete listing of all the Leadership Center's resources is available on our website http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu/

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Created: 2008-12-22, Updated: 2009-01-09