This week, we are continuing to uncover more ways that we can ask the right questions of our teams and coalitions. As I emphasized in last week’s post ask the right questions, it is really important to understand your situation and your audience to determine the best way to get input from your partners. If […]
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We have gone through the many types of questions in order to ask the right questions. The why, what, who, when and now this week we are focused on the “how.” The way you ask the questions depends a lot upon your situation. Who are you asking and what is their preferred method of communication
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We have talked about why, what (Part 1 and Part 2) and who when it comes to asking the right questions. When should we ask the right questions? I don’t know about you but sometimes I am overwhelmed by all the people who want my opinion and I am also guilty of wanting to send electronic
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By now, you have figured out why you want to ask the right questions as well as what questions to ask (Part 1 and Part 2). The next thing to consider is who you ask. Since we all have limited resources, we cannot ask everyone these questions all of the time. Also, if you keep asking
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Last week, we considered the first two “right” questions that can be asked of your team or coalition members. While there could be many more – and some of these will vary depending upon your situation or who you are asking – this week we are focused on two more “right” questions that can be applied to many different
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Last week we focused on three reasons why it is important to ask the right questions. While it is critical to understand why we would want to ask questions of our partners and colleagues, in order to benefit the most from the questions, we need to ask the right questions. While the “right” questions can definitely be different depending
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Last week, we began our conversation on listening with Dr. Larry Prybil’s powerful story on how he learned how to become a good listener as well as the first two key characteristics – Focus and Interaction. This week, we are continuing the conversation with two more key characteristics and a call to action! Over the years, in teaching graduate students
Studies in many sectors over the years suggest that many, perhaps most, people believe their listening skills are “above average.” However, their family members as well as co-workers and subordinates in the work environment often have a different view. Research suggests that most people forget about half of what other persons have said right after their conversation
Last week, we began our discussion about “Does it need to be me?” and focused on the reasons we may be quick to say “yes” and take on more than we can handle. While it is important to understand the why, it can be very discouraging if we don’t have some ways we can take
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Last week, we talked about thinking carefully before answering the question “Are you available?” As a follow-up to that conversation, another really important question to ask is “Does it need to be me?” Whether you are in a meeting and someone asks who would be able to provide follow-up on an action item OR if
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