Here’s a suggested process you could utilise to become an inquiring leader
- Start with a specific question: “What are the main factors that have contributed to the current situation?”, “What specific goals are we trying to achieve?”
- Use active listening: “Can you tell me more about that?”, “What are the key concerns that you have about this issue?”
- Probe deeper: “How do you think we can overcome this challenge?”, “What alternative perspectives or solutions can we explore?”
- Challenge assumptions: “What assumptions are we making about this situation?”, “How do these assumptions impact our perspective on the issue?”
- Stay focused: “Can we circle back to the main point of our discussion?”, “How is this related to our original question?”
- Reflect and adjust: “What worked well in this questioning process?”, “What could we have done differently to improve the outcome?”
Good luck using this approach