Exclusions

There are many times that a product, project, contract or children’s toy is limited by its declared exclusions (batteries not included).   

Exclusions are declared to identify what is not included, in case a buyer, manager, lawyer or parent misinterprets and thought that really important, make-or-break, linch-pin part might have been included.   

In knowledge work, being clear about what is not included in your thinking, strategy, dissertation or project report is almost as important as what is included. 

Done thoughtfully, exclusions are not passing the buck, but rather it is narrowing the focus to allow clear thinking on a limited topic.

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