Dumb PM Questions
It's been a while.. I know. Hope this post is the beginning of a new rejuvinated, rested blog.
I always heard the phrase "there are No wrong questions, only wrong answers".. well, but there are dumb questions..
However, there are good dumb questions that you should not feel bad asking.. As a matter of fact, you NEED to ask these questions, to ensure success of projects:
The top 10 dumb questions a PM should ask, (thanks to ReformingProjectManagement) :
10. Is that so?
9. What are the facts that back up your statement?
8. Is that what the client wants?
7. Why do you say that?
6. Who has a different opinion?
5. Where will you find the time to do that?
4. Can we still finish when we promised?
3. Are we making money?
2. Can we trust her?
7. Why do you say that?
6. Who has a different opinion?
5. Where will you find the time to do that?
4. Can we still finish when we promised?
3. Are we making money?
2. Can we trust her?
and the # 1 dumb question to ask:
1. Is that legal?
Continue to ask these dumb questions, and you'll be one smart PM.
What other dumb questions do you typically ask?
