Good Questions

• Is it an action or a reaction? 
• Does it achieve progress or merely restore the status-quo? 
• Which terms are unclear?
• Is it something we can shout from the rooftops without embarrassment? 
• Does it require extensive explanation before people see its merits or are there obvious benefits?
• Are there any legal or ethical problems?
• Have we given serious consideration to the critics? 
• If it doesn't work what will probably be the reason?
• Did we explore more than three options? 
• Are we trying to meet an unrealistic deadline? 
• Who bears the greatest burden?
• How will we know if we succeeded?
• What do we want to see?
• What do we hope does not happen?
• If our plans succeed, will we be proud of what we achieved?
• Which new problems or challenges will we face shortly after we succeed?
• What will be the long-term consequences?