In a recent episode of HBR IdeaCast, Arnaud Chevallier emphasizes the importance of questioning skills for effective leadership. Many leaders, unlike professionals such as lawyers or doctors, lack formal training in asking diverse questions and often develop a limited repertoire of inquiry styles. This can lead to blind spots when making critical decisions, especially under time pressure. Chevallier advocates for a broader understanding of various question types to enable leaders to gather comprehensive insights and make well-informed choices, ultimately enhancing their effectiveness in managerial roles.
Asking questions is a foundational skill that few leaders are formally trained in, leading to potential blind spots in decision-making.
Leaders often focus on specific types of questions due to natural tendencies, missing out on a broader inquiry spectrum crucial for thorough decision-making.
Under time constraints, leaders may neglect certain aspects of issues, probing only one side of a decision, underlining the need for diverse questioning skills.
Professionals like lawyers and physicians are trained to ask better questions, unlike many managers who learn predominantly through on-the-job experience.
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