Skip to content

Considering Quote by Alan Weiss

“6. Why are you considering this project (to improve what)? 7. How would image/repute/credibility be improved? 8. What harm (e.g., stress, dysfunction, turf wars) would be alleviated? 9. How much would you gain on the competition as a result? 10. How would your value proposition be improved? 11…” quote by Alan Weiss
Download Open image
““6. Why are you considering this project (to improve what)? 7. How would image/repute/credibility be improved? 8. What harm (e.g., stress, dysfunction, turf wars) would be alleviated? 9. How much would you gain on the competition as a result? 10. How would your value proposition be improved? 11. How would you most easily justify this investment?””

Alan Weiss

About This Quote

Source Book: Business Consulting Strategies, 2010

The questions guide leaders to evaluate projects by assessing purpose, credibility, stress reduction, competitive advantage, value proposition, and justification.

In simple terms: Ask key questions before investing.

Key Takeaway

Use these questions to vet projects.

Themes

business strategy decisionmaking

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

strategic consultative

When to use this quote

  • Corporate planning
  • investment decisions
  • product development
  • team alignment

Key Concepts

project evaluation value creation risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which question most influences your decision?
  • How do you measure improvement in credibility?
A Different Perspective

Answers may be biased or overlook hidden costs.

2.5 out of 5 (4 ratings)

More by Alan Weiss

Explore all 19 Alan Weiss quotes

More Considering quotes

Browse all 753 Considering quotes