The Power of Our Questions

I. Curious vs. QuestioningII. Power of QuestionsIII. Question Strategies/TacticsIV. Questions ??

Agenda

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2008/01/curious.html

Do We Embrace Questions?

A Culture of Curiosity

The Power of Our Questions

1. Understand2. Leverage3. Apply

Understand

What Makes a Great Question?

And isn’t that a great question?

• Makes you think• Can have more than one answer• Makes you reread to make sure• Can be asked in different ways• Can’t be answered just in the book• Makes you think about your life• Makes you want to read more• Makes you smarter!!!!

What Makes a Great Question?

• Unique• Answer Has Value• Not Convenient• Requires Action• Leads• Inspires

Leverage (Benefits)

Apply

Strategies & Tactics

Genius QuestionsWhat if…? Is ______ the reason for…?I wonder why…? Can…?If…? Would you rather…?What is it that…? What would it take to…?When is it…? Why is it that…?Who could…? Would ______ be possible if…?How is ____ like _____? Is it possible to…?When is…? Could…?What could happen if…? How can…?If it were possible…? What is your opinion about…?Are there…? Is it right to…?Why is…? I wonder when…?How…? I’m wondering if…?Where did…? How could it…?Do you…? Why are…?Does it matter if…? If I ______, could_____?When is it …? What can…?