http://www.strategycentral.org/2007/06/asking-great-questions.html Where Strategy and Purpose Collide Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:07:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.strategycentral.org/2007/06/asking-great-questions.html/comment-page-1#comment-236 Mark Howell Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:49:05 +0000 http://www.gettingtothere.com/strategycentral/2007/06/asking-great-questions.html#comment-236 Robin, great observations! But isn't it painful to sit through that kind of presentation! One of the things I'm learning to do is to start my seminars or consulting sessions with the question: "What questions are you asking?" I've found that when I do that, I'm less likely to zero in on "Planning for achievement"! Why are the chairs empty? THAT is a great question! At one level because that's how the stock photo was available. At another, ..., well, that's what makes it a great question. I don't know! Robin, great observations! But isn’t it painful to sit through that kind of presentation!
One of the things I’m learning to do is to start my seminars or consulting sessions with the question: “What questions are you asking?” I’ve found that when I do that, I’m less likely to zero in on “Planning for achievement”!
Why are the chairs empty? THAT is a great question! At one level because that’s how the stock photo was available. At another, …, well, that’s what makes it a great question. I don’t know!

]]> http://www.strategycentral.org/2007/06/asking-great-questions.html/comment-page-1#comment-235 Robin Thu, 07 Jun 2007 06:28:20 +0000 http://www.gettingtothere.com/strategycentral/2007/06/asking-great-questions.html#comment-235 Why are the chairs on your banner empty? Why are the chairs on your banner empty?

]]> http://www.strategycentral.org/2007/06/asking-great-questions.html/comment-page-1#comment-234 Robin Thu, 07 Jun 2007 06:26:51 +0000 http://www.gettingtothere.com/strategycentral/2007/06/asking-great-questions.html#comment-234 Yes! Questions engage and unlock - asking a good question is like issuing a ticket for a journey of discovery. I sat through a "Change Management" presentation last night that was something out of 1960's corporate America (I am in England). I just about gave up when I saw truisms like "Plan for Achievement" and "Organize for Success" appear. Since when does anyone "Organize for failure"? Yes! Questions engage and unlock – asking a good question is like issuing a ticket for a journey of discovery.
I sat through a “Change Management” presentation last night that was something out of 1960′s corporate America (I am in England).
I just about gave up when I saw truisms like “Plan for Achievement” and “Organize for Success” appear. Since when does anyone “Organize for failure”?

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