Using Open-Ended Questions
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Using Open-Ended Questions

Understand how to identify the best practices in asking open-ended questions.

Talent Quest
Updated Jan 15, 2025

What you'll learn

  • Define an open-ended question
  • Identify the best practices in asking open-ended questions
  • Explain how to encourage and enable employees to use open-ended questions in business meetings
  • Recognize the advantages of open-ended questions
Course Description

"The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge." - Thomas Berger Asking open-ended questions is a powerful tool to not only spark new ideas and discussions but also developing strategic thinking, collaboration and innovative business solutions. Leaders who demonstrate curiosity and active listening skills are ideally qualified for asking open-ended questions and helping their teams discover original answers to corporate challenges.


Accreditation

0.25 hours, Continuing Education Units (CEU) from the HR Certificate Institute (HRCI)

0.25 hours, Continuing Education Units (CEU) from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)