Questioning

Asking the right questions about a topic of interest by anyone is very important. For a facilitator, the art of developing questions is a critical skill. At the time of engagement of an assignment, asking the right questions establishes a productive relationship with the client to gain a clear understanding of expectations.

To solicit the right information from the stakeholder interviews, the facilitator must develop specific and comprehensive questions. During sessions, facilitators continually ask questions of the participants to engage them in promoting appropriate discussions and assisting in the decision-making process. Moreover, occasionally, groups need to formulate questions to address the support of new products and services being planned. The following tools are practical for developing questions by an individual or in a group setting.

Appreciative inquiry

Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is an organization development tool that promotes asking questions in...