Pull the Tread: Asking the Right Questions
Asking the Right Questions to Understand Problems and People
When managing situations and relationships, it’s important to have all the information needed. If we’re working off incomplete information, how can we expect to land on the right solutions? A common mistake professionals make is jumping into problem-solving mode too soon. This course enhances the skills needed to delve deeper into any issue and understand the problem and people involved. Participants will leave this course empowered with the mindset and skillset needed to level up their effectiveness by pulling the thread.
Key Learnings:
- Using standard and specific questions to guide conversations.
- The difference between clarifying, curious, and critical questions.
- How to effectively use the question funnel.
- How to craft questions with clarity.
- Best practices for asking questions that expand thinking and minimize unnecessary conflict.
- Effective listening techniques that enhance how to ask questions.
Key Outcomes:
Participants will leave with strategies to:
- Uncover what is really needed in any situation.
- Build strong relationships through curiosity and finding understanding.
- Think critically about what information is needed to effectively problem-solve.
- Save time and energy while delivering better results.
