3. Questions that travel well are
often the key to large-scale
change.
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WHY
HOW, WHAT
WHO, WHEN, WHERE
WHICH, YES/NO QUESTIONS
less powerful
ARCHITECTUREOF
POWERFULQUESTIONS
1.TheConstructionof a
Question
Is it a yes/no question?
Is it an either/or question?
Does it begin with an
interrogative, such as Who,
What, or How?
5. Unless a “why” question is
carefully crafted, it can easily
evoke a defensive response.
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1.TheConstructionof a
Question
caution
6. How can we best manage our team?
How can we best manage our LC?
How can we best manage our supply
and demand process?
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ARCHITECTUREOF
POWERFULQUESTIONS
2.TheScopeof a
Question
7. What did we do wrong and who is
responsible?
What can we learn from what’s
happened and what possibilities do
we now see?
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ARCHITECTUREOF
POWERFULQUESTIONS
3.TheAssumptions
withinQuestions
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What assumptions or beliefs
are we holding that are key
to the conversation we are
having here?
ARCHITECTUREOF
POWERFULQUESTIONS
3.TheAssumptions
withinQuestions
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How would we see this if we
held an entirely different
belief system than the one we
have?
ARCHITECTUREOF
POWERFULQUESTIONS
3.TheAssumptions
withinQuestions
11. good
coaching
questions
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The most powerful questions
come directly from the field
(the hearts and minds)
of the people involved.
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