Socrates said, “The only true wisdom is knowing that you know nothing.” (Socrates). By starting with Socrates' words in mind, people can start with a clean slate and an open mind to the project ahead. It will also help leaders and team members ask themselves how asking questions impacts the success of a project. However, asking questions alone is not enough; depending on the project and role it is necessary to ask some questions. Plus, once the questions start flowing, how leaders or a team member knows that all the right questions have been asked, sort of crossing the “t”s and dotting the “i’s.” Impact of Questions on Project Success Let's look at the impact of questions on project success. The fact that team members ask questions says two things. First of all, he says that the team members are actually attentive and interested. The latter indicates that team members want to do what they are asked to do. Questions asked by team members help clarify any unknown factors, confusion about directions, and possible limitations that may be placed on the group. Plus, questions can cause good conflict that can lead to great ideas. Even before the team begins the project, asking questions about who, what, when, where and why can help improve the success of the project. Asking the five w's can help eliminate obstacles and ensure that adequate supplies are ready for team members (Clark 2013). Types of Questions As a leader it is critical to ask yourself a few questions before a project is assigned to a team. First you need to establish clearly defined lines, goals and limits. This will allow the team to know the boundaries, limitations and what team members are expected to achieve. Another question... half the paper... useless result. Never be afraid to be the one who stands up and wants more than what is presented to him or to be the one who thinks outside the box. It only takes one person with radical thinking to change the way others look at an idea. Works Cited Clark, D.R. July 19, 13. Leadership and Direction. Retrieved from http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/leader/leadled.html Socrates. (n.d.). BrainyQuote.com. Retrieved December 11, 2013, from the BrainyQuote.com website: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/s/socrates101212.htmlSturt, David. October 18, 2013. Are you asking the right question? Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidsturt/2013/10/18/are-you-asking-the-right-question/Walsh, Stosh. May 30, 2013. Five questions you need to ask your team. Retrieved from http://businessjournal.gallup.com/content/162794/five-questions-ask-team.aspx#1