Course Highlights
This questioning skills course will:
- Explore the impact of asking thoughtful questions in the workplace to foster engagement, learning, and innovation.
- Provide a structured approach to formulating questions that serve both the questioner and the broader team.
- Introduce a range of question types and responses to drive meaningful conversations and gather essential insights.
Course Overview
“The Power of Questions: Driving Workplace Performance with Thoughtful Inquiry” explores the critical role questions play in uncovering insights, encouraging open dialogue, and building trust within teams. By examining the anatomy of a good question, participants will learn how to craft inquiries that stimulate discussion, uncover valuable information, and inspire proactive thinking.
The course provides a six-step approach to designing questions that generate meaningful answers and foster a productive work environment. From day-to-day inquiries to strategic discussions, participants will discover how to tailor their questions to fit various workplace scenarios, adapting their style to suit different audiences. The program also covers techniques for responding effectively to answers, helping participants build stronger connections and encourage continued engagement.
By the end of this course, participants will have practical questioning skills that can lead to better performance, stronger relationships, and a more innovative, inquisitive work culture.
Program Objectives
At this program’s conclusion, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the benefits of asking questions at work.
- Describe what questions can do for the asker, those asked, and the organization.
- Explain the anatomy of a good question.
- Follow six steps for creating a good question.
- Use a range of questions.
- Respond appropriately to answers.
Program Modules
- In Search of Deep Waters: Why Learn to Ask Great Questions
- Looking In and Looking Out: What Questions Can Do
- The Anatomy of a Good Question: The Art of Inquiry
- Everyday Questions: Six Steps to Success
- Viva Variety: A Buffet of Question Types
- Intelligence: Gathering Data About Each Group
Target Audience
This virtual training program is designed for groups that want to:
- Improve communication and engagement through effective questioning techniques.
- Enhance critical thinking and information-gathering skills in the workplace.
- Foster a more open, collaborative, and curious team culture.
Suggested Format
- Two-Hour Virtual Classroom Course
Questions This Course Answers About Workplace Inquiry Skills Training
- Where can I find a course to help my team improve questioning skills for better workplace performance?
- Who offers training that focuses on asking thoughtful, productive questions in the workplace?
- How can we encourage team members to ask questions that foster a more engaging and innovative environment?