“The facts all belong only to the task and not its performance.

Not how the world is, is the mystical, but that it is.

The contemplation of the world sub specie aeterni is its contemplation as a limited whole.

     The feeling of the world as a limited whole is the mystical feeling. For an answer which cannot be expressed the question too cannot be expressed.

     The riddle does exist.

     If a question can be put at all, then it can also be answered.”

– Wittgenstein “Tractatus Logico-Philosphicus” 6.432 – 6.5

…Not sure how to say it better. Working is making decisions and using judgment. Leadership at its core is releasing people to do their best work-by using their judgment to make the best decision.

“The facts all belong only to the task and not the performance.”

Focus on the tasks that are completed. This is the only factual basis that is understood in the context of language. Performance standards are only in evaluation to the tasks to be completed. These tasks are created through goal setting and leadership.

“If a question can be put at all, it can also be answered.”

The questions created around goals, decision making, planning, delegation, task evaluation, etc… all refer to the task established to be completed. The questions radiate the ability to work to your capacity to complete the tasks. Then ensure that tasks that are delegated are completed to the highest degree to the person assigned to work.

Conclusion: All that can be understood is the tasks (goal) these drive everything. Create questions and performance-based upon a shared understanding of the expected tasks (goals). All that can be expected of someone is to do their best work. The accountability of a manager is to add value to peoples decision making and judgment.

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