Strategic Questioning for Smarter Decision-making
Everyone
- 6 videos | 23m 46s
- Includes Assessment
- Earns a Badge
- CPE
- PMI PDU
Leaders and professionals need to make decisions that are not only effective, but also forward-thinking and innovative. This course offers a critical tool - strategic questioning - that will enable learners to uncover deeper insights, challenge assumptions, and guide their team or organization toward smarter solutions. By mastering this skill, learners will gain the ability to break through stagnation, find clarity in ambiguity, and lead teams to more innovative and long-lasting solutions. In this course, you'll learn about the importance of strategic questioning, explore how to build the mental mindset necessary for curiosity, gain an understanding of how to frame questions strategically, and develop the practical skills needed to apply these concepts in real-world situations.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Discover the key concepts covered in this course
Identify the key domains of strategic questioning for decision-makers
Recognize the first and second levels of asking a strategic question -
Identify key moments for asking strategic questions in the decision-making process
Recognize the essential role of curiosity in driving innovation and informed decision-making
Reflect on what you've learned
IN THIS COURSE
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1m 7sStrategic questioning is a powerful tool for effective decision-making and innovation. In this video, you will be introduced to the key concepts that will be covered in this course. FREE ACCESS
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6m 7sStrategic questioning is essential for effective decision-making. In this video, you will explore the key domains of strategic questioning, including investigative, speculative, productive, interpretive, and subjective approaches. You will also learn about strategic reframing as a powerful tool to gain new perspectives and drive impactful decisions. FREE ACCESS
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3. Mastering the Levels of Strategic Questioning2m 54sMastering strategic questioning begins with understanding its levels. In this video, you will learn about the first level, focused on describing the problem, and the second level, which involves digging deeper to uncover underlying factors. Discover how these levels can enhance clarity and lead to more informed decision-making. FREE ACCESS
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4. Strategic Questions in Decision-making: Key Moments5m 11sKnowing when to ask strategic questions is crucial for effective decision-making. In this video, you will explore key moments to ask these questions, such as during planning, when navigating major organizational changes, or when the team feels stuck. You’ll also learn how to use strategic questioning to draw insights from client feedback and shape future strategies. FREE ACCESS
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5. Curiosity as a Catalyst in Decision-making6m 27sCuriosity is a powerful tool for fostering innovation and making informed decisions. In this video, you will learn how curiosity unlocks creative thinking, challenges existing assumptions, and supports exploration for better decision-making. Discover how encouraging curiosity promotes collaboration, embraces diverse perspectives, and helps navigate uncertainty in complex environments. FREE ACCESS
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6. Let's Review2mIn this video, you'll review and reflect on what you've learned in the course on Strategic Questioning for Smarter Decision-making. FREE ACCESS
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