Getting to the root reason behind a particular practice is often the key to changing it. It’s possible the original rule, policy, or law gives you much more flexibility than people think—and sometimes that original reason may not even apply anymore! Asking why repeatedly and tying current practices back to specific reasons makes it clear what needs to change, and what may not need to change at all.1206 ↱
Hack Your Bureaucracy
Get Things Done No Matter What Your Role on Any Team
Marina Nitze, Nick Sinai