Why do we do things the way we do them? While saying ‘because that is the way we have always done it’ is a reason often provided, it does not reflect a growth mindset and progression in one’s thinking or development.
Equally dissatisfying is the proverbial response: ‘because that is what my boss/supervisor wants.’
How does this reflect your own thinking and appreciation of why you do things? Will it help in your own learning and development, as well as your ability to execute independently going forward? Are we sure that the person advising us has thought through all the questions you have or considered the perspectives you do?
It is not a matter of being problematic or dissenting, but instead of being curious and thoughtful.
If we resort to ‘because my boss said so,’ it may highlight other questions we should ask ourselves and precisely our approach to thinking and executing the work we undertake.
