Are You Asking the Right Questions? – Remarkable TV

I want to talk to you about something that's near and dear to my heart: the importance of asking the right questions.

As a leader, you know that your decisions and actions can have a significant impact on your team and your organization. And those decisions and actions start with questions. That's why it's crucial to make sure you're asking yourself the right questions before you make any moves.

So, how do you make sure you're asking the right questions? Here are four things to consider:

Does your question make assumptions? Sometimes we make assumptions in our questions that lead us down a path before we've even investigated properly. That's why it's essential to ensure that your questions aren't making assumptions inside of them.
Is your question neutral? Are you bringing any judgment or bias into your question? To ask the right questions, you need to be neutral and unbiased. Otherwise, you may not get the information you need to make informed decisions.
Does your question make things clearer? The best questions should help you clarify your objectives and goals. So, it's essential to ensure that your questions are clear and focused. If your questions are vague or muddled, you might make misinformed decisions.
How open-ended is your question? Are you giving yourself a false choice by presenting only two options? Sometimes, the right answer may not be A or B but a combination of both or something entirely different. By keeping your questions open-ended, you allow yourself to explore all possibilities and make more informed decisions.

To help you remember these four things, I wrote a short poem:

Asking the right questions is the key we hold, To unlocking choices and futures untold. In making decisions, we'll find our way. With the right questions, we'll seize the day.

Remember, the questions determine the answers. So, make sure you're asking the right ones before you start answering and deciding.