Why we should embrace 'radical curiosity' and learn to ask better questions
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Why we should embrace 'radical curiosity' and learn to ask better questions
That’s only part of what’s required to ask powerful Why questions. To do so, we must: • Step back. • Notice what others miss. • Challenge assumptions (including our own). • Gain a deeper understanding of the situation or problem at hand, through contextual inquiry. • Question the questions we’re asking. • Take ownership of a particular question.
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The questions that catalyze new knowledge, rather than merely facilitate the transfer of existing knowledge.
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Effective questions turn your mind in directions that lead to new insights and solutions. They highlight hidden assumptions and indicate directions to take to make progress.
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We can be too quick to blurt out what we believe are the correct answers, when more value can be gained by searching for a better question. A questioning mentality is far more effective than a knowing mentality.
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