Arnaud Chevallier

In this engaging discussion, Arnaud Chevallier, a strategy professor at IMD Business School and co-author of an influential article on questioning, shares insights on how leaders can enhance decision-making by asking the right questions. He categorizes questions into five types—investigative, speculative, productive, interpretive, and subjective—to target various strategic challenges. Real-world examples illustrate how these questions can unlock organizational value. Chevallier emphasizes the need for creating safe environments for dialogue and tailoring questions to foster collaboration.

Arnaud Chevallier, a strategy professor at IMD Business School and co-author of "The Art of Asking Smarter Questions," shares his insights on how leaders can enhance their questioning skills. He discusses five crucial types of questions—investigative, speculative, productive, interpretive, and subjective—that can dramatically improve decision-making. Real-life examples illustrate how the right question at the right moment can unlock value. Chevallier emphasizes the importance of active listening and emotional understanding in leadership for fostering team dynamics and strategic success.