In an increasingly technological world, IT managers play a vital role in the success of any company. And certainly, the more that IT managers understand the roles of other departments in the enterprise, the better they can meet the organization’s needs.

We know that business managers and professionals across all industries face incredible time management challenges. On some days, it feels like two new fires erupt for every old fire we put out. Plus, vendors, salespeople, and other third parties are constantly vying for our time. They come with all kinds of claims that their products, services, or technology can ease our lives and improve the company’s processes and profitability.

Questioning (unquestionably) plays a big role in society. Socrates believed that questions, not answers, drive thinking, and law students have paid the price ever since! The scientific method is premised, in part, on asking one or more questions before searching for scientific answers. Philosophers question the very meaning of existence. And with the internet, you can find answers to almost any question, from how to defrost meat to  how long the average penny lasts.

We’ve all grown up hearing the idiom, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” But can you always convey everything you need to with a single photograph or drawing? Of course not. Pictures are great communication tools, but conveyance of some ideas requires the additional level of precision or subtlety that only the written or spoken word provides.