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Are You Asking the Right Questions?

Apr 16, 2024
Strategy professor Arnaud Chevallier discusses the importance of asking different types of questions - investigative, speculative, productive, interpretive, and subjective - to unlock value and drive strategic priorities. Real-life examples show how asking the right questions can propel organizations forward in decision-making processes.
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  • Effective leaders pose diverse strategic questions to improve decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Adapting question styles and utilizing diverse question types can enhance leadership and decision-making skills effectively.

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Importance of Asking Questions in Leadership

Leaders in today's complex business world are shifting from providing answers to asking questions to navigate uncertainties. Jensen Wang, CEO of Invidia, highlights that effective leadership involves fostering exploration by posing illuminating questions. This approach resonates in the era of artificial intelligence, emphasizing that success often hinges on the quality of questions asked.

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