Virtual/Instructor-led training
Asking Probing Questions
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Introduction
Asking probing questions is an important skill in communication and problem-solving. In this skills training workshop, we will learn how to ask open-ended, critical questions in order to clarify information and explore different perspectives.
Details
- Presentation Length: 60-min / 90-mins / Half Day
- Participant Numbers: 15-500+
- Virtual and In-person options available
- Sessions can be recorded for internal use
- Onsite training available globally: North & South America, EMEIA, APAC, LATAM
- Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, and Malay.
- To increase awareness and understanding of the concept of probing questions and their purpose
- To develop skills in identifying and formulating probing questions
- To learn strategies for using probing questions in communication and problem-solving
- Lecture and discussion
- Group and individual exercises
- Case studies and role-playing
(included in Half-Day and Full Day sessions)
- 5W1H – a framework that helps individuals ask open-ended, critical questions by focusing on the “5Ws” (who, what, when, where, why) and “1H” (how) of a situation.
- Socratic method – a framework that helps individuals develop critical thinking skills through questioning and dialogue.
- Questioning techniques – a framework that helps individuals ask effective questions in different situations, including probing questions.
- Applying strategies for using probing questions in daily work tasks and decision-making
- Clarifying information and exploring different perspectives through effective questioning in meetings, presentations, and other work-related interactions
included in 90-min, Half Day & Full Day sessions
- Participants will practice using the 5W1H framework to formulate and ask open-ended, critical questions
- The Socratic method will be used to demonstrate how to develop critical thinking skills through questioning and dialogue
- Questioning techniques will be discussed and practiced in different scenarios to demonstrate how to ask effective questions, including probing questions
Increased awareness and understanding of the concept of probing questions and their purpose.
Improved skills in identifying and formulating probing questions.
Enhanced ability to use probing questions in communication and problem-solving.
Greater understanding of the 5W1H, Socratic method, and questioning techniques frameworks, and how to use them in the workplace.
