Leading with Questions

Leading with Questions

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10 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

10 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply strategic questioning techniques to improve team collaboration and decision-making
Foster a culture of inquiry that encourages open communication and innovation
Use targeted questions to diagnose challenges and drive effective problem-solving

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10 assignments

Taught in English

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Based on the best-selling book by Michael J. Marquardt and Bob Tiede. In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment, the ability to ask the right questions is a powerful leadership skill. "Leading with Questions" focuses on equipping leaders with the tools to foster innovation, build trust, and improve team collaboration through strategic inquiry. By mastering the art of asking insightful questions, leaders can uncover new perspectives, spark creativity, and drive organizational success.

This course will help learners enhance their leadership capabilities by teaching them how to use questioning techniques to make better decisions, solve complex challenges, and create a culture of continuous learning. You’ll gain practical strategies that can be immediately applied to real-world scenarios, helping you navigate change and lead your teams more effectively. What sets this course apart is its combination of theory and practical applications. The course doesn't just offer a conceptual framework for strategic questioning, but provides actionable techniques that can be implemented directly in your leadership practice. You'll explore real-world case studies and frameworks designed to enhance your questioning mindset and improve leadership effectiveness. Ideal for current and aspiring leaders, this course requires no prior experience with questioning frameworks, but a foundation in leadership principles will enhance your learning experience. Whether you're a manager, team coach, or executive, you’ll benefit from a mindset shift that will enable you to foster innovation, trust, and collaboration in your organization. From Leading with Questions Copyright © 2023 by Michael J. Marquardt and Bob Tiede All rights reserved. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

In this section, we explore how asking questions fosters a learning organization, drives adaptive leadership, and prevents inertia. Leaders learn to cultivate inquiry, enabling innovation and sustained success through continuous improvement.

What's included

2 videos4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore how fostering a questioning culture enhances decision making, adaptability, and employee empowerment. It demonstrates that sustained inquiry builds learning organizations and strengthens leadership through accountability and continuous improvement.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Benefits of a Questioning Culture - Overview Video 1 minute

4 readings Total 50 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Improved Decision Making and Problem Solving 10 minutes
Greater Adaptability and Acceptance of Organizational Change 10 minutes
Individual Benefits of a Questioning Culture 20 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

The Strategic Value of Inquiry in Organizational Development 10 minutes

In this section, we examine how personal fears, time pressure, skill gaps, and restrictive cultures hinder effective questioning. Understanding these barriers enables teams to foster open inquiry and enhance problem-solving outcomes.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore how intentional questioning shapes organizational culture, directs focus, and reinforces core values. Leaders learn to use open-ended questions to drive innovation, align behavior with espoused beliefs, and enhance leadership effectiveness through clarity and purpose.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore how mindset, timing, context, and active listening shape the impact of questions. Mastering these elements enhances communication, promotes learning, and fosters deeper understanding in real-world interactions.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

The Art of Asking Questions - Overview Video 1 minute

5 readings Total 45 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Learner–Judger Mindset and Relationships 10 minutes
How to Frame Questions 5 minutes
Setting the Stage 10 minutes
Listening and Showing Interest in the Response 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

The Art of Asking and Listening in Leadership 10 minutes

In this section, we explore how leaders foster a questioning culture by modeling inquiry, reducing pressure, and training teams to ask effective questions. This enhances ownership, improves communication, and aligns values with continuous improvement.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Creating a Questioning Culture - Overview Video 1 minute

4 readings Total 35 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Creating the Motivation and Environment to Challenge the Status Quo 5 minutes
Using Dialogue to Build a Questioning Culture 10 minutes
Slow the Pace and the Pressure 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Cultivating a Culture of Curiosity and Continuous Learning 10 minutes

In this section, we explore how intentional questioning empowers direct reports, fosters continuous learning, and drives innovation. And we see how strategic inquiries strengthen relationships, enhance performance, and support growth across key leadership interactions.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Using Questions in Leading People - Overview Video 1 minute

5 readings Total 50 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
Establishing a Coaching Relationship with Direct Reports 10 minutes
Foresight Questions 10 minutes
Managing Key Employee Interactions 10 minutes
Giving Feedback 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Mastering the Art of Purposeful Inquiry in Leadership 10 minutes

In this section, we explore how intentional questioning enhances team collaboration, resolves conflict, and builds shared accountability. Leaders use open-ended inquiry to improve communication, foster trust, and drive team performance.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore how structured questioning clarifies problems, integrates diverse perspectives, and applies the Powerful Questions Model to drive sustainable solutions through inclusive dialogue and adaptive thinking.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we explore how strategic questioning engages external stakeholders to refine organizational mission, values, and market positioning, fostering alignment and enabling agile, adaptive change through inclusive inquiry.