Crafting Effective Questions for Deep Conversations
Explore the art of crafting powerful questions to spark meaningful conversations and invite deeper insights. Learn how to ask open-ended, genuine, and culturally sensitive questions that lead to valuable exchanges.
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Qualities of Powerful Questions Goal: Learn how to craft powerful questions.
Different Ways to Ask Questions What is the purpose or spirit of the next series of questions? How might they lead to different conversations?
INVITE DEEPER EXPLORATION Values, hopes, and ideals What do you think about all those Confederate flags out there? What are your thoughts and feelings when you see a Confederate flag on a car or house? If you display one, what does it mean to you?
GENERATE HOPE and POSSIBILITY Opportunity, not problems How can we dismantle patriarchy in our houses of worship? What is your vision for women s roles in your house of worship?
GENUINE Doesn t have a predetermined answer What do you think about the terrible new tax bill? What services do you think are most important for the government to provide?
OPEN-ENDED Can t be answered with yes or a no Do you think everyone should get the Covid vaccine? What has you experience been like living through the pandemic?
FREE FROM IDEOLOGICAL or CULTURAL ASSUMPTIONS Isn t it archaic to maintain a kosher home in the 21stcentury? What is meaningful to you about maintaining a kosher home?
FREE FROM IDEOLOGICAL or CULTURAL ASSUMPTIONS Don t you think it s oppressive for women to wear a hijab? What does it mean to you to wear (or not wear) a hijab?
AVOID SWEEPING GENERALIZATIONS and ABSTRACTIONS Tell a personal story. How can our religions help humanity? What are some teachings or practices from your religion that guide you to lead a moral life?
Qualities of powerful questions Exercise 1. Invite deeper exploration 2. Project hope & possibility 3. Convey genuine interest 4. Open-ended 5. Free from assumptions 6. Free from sweeping generalizations / abstractions 1. Brainstorm questions for your dialogue. 2. Identify the qualities of each question. 3. Is there a way to re-frame the question to make it more powerful ? 4. What qualities does it exemplify now? All advance mutual understanding.
