Empower Your Professional Growth through Smart Questioning
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Duration
Flexible – from 90 minutes to a half-day session
Language of Delivery
Cantonese, English or Mandarin
Introduction
Effective questioning is a crucial skill for junior professionals who want to establish their corporate credibility and advance their careers. However, many junior professionals tend to hold back when it comes to asking questions in meetings, presentations, and networking situations.
In the seminar “Questioning: How to Ask Smart Questions to Showcase Your Corporate Credibility,” participants will learn practical methods to overcome hesitation and take the initiative in asking smart questions.
From understanding the true goal of questioning for credibility to mastering the art of constructing impressive questions, this talk will provide participants with the tools and confidence to showcase their expertise and build a strong professional network.
Course Details
Objectives
The objective of this seminar is to empower participants with the knowledge and techniques to ask smart questions that enhance their corporate credibility. By the end of the session, participants will have learned the true goal of asking questions for credibility and be able to identify which questions impress and which to avoid.
They will understand the three categories of impressive questions, along with their specific characteristics and the impressions they create. Participants will gain insights into the construct of an impressive question, enabling them to replicate its effectiveness.
The seminar aims to address common mistakes when asking questions and provide strategies to overcome nervousness, self-doubt, and hesitation when interacting with senior professionals and leaders. Participants will learn the top do’s and don’ts of asking for confidence and effectiveness, including how to structure their asks, use appropriate language, and plan for meetings and events.
Methodology
This seminar adopts an engaging and interactive approach to facilitate effective learning and skill development. Participants will engage in informative presentations, discussions, case studies, and practical exercises designed to enhance their questioning abilities.
They will learn the true goal of asking questions for credibility and gain an understanding of which questions make a lasting impression. The seminar will explore the three categories of impressive questions, providing participants with the knowledge to assess and construct their own impactful questions. Common mistakes when asking questions will be addressed, and strategies to overcome nervousness and hesitation will be shared.
Participants will learn the top do’s and don’ts of asking for confidence and effectiveness, along with practical techniques for structuring their asks, using appropriate language, and planning for successful interactions. Real-life examples and best practices will be shared to enhance participants’ understanding and application of smart questioning techniques.
Key Takeaways
Participants will leave this seminar with increased confidence in their ability to ask smart questions that showcase their corporate credibility. They will have a clear understanding of the true goal of questioning for credibility and be able to identify and construct impressive questions. Participants will learn strategies to overcome nervousness, self-doubt, and hesitation when interacting with senior professionals and leaders.
The seminar empowers participants to effectively ask for what they want, including networking opportunities, by providing them with the top do’s and don’ts of asking. Participants will gain practical techniques for structuring their asks, using appropriate language, and planning for successful meetings and events.
Agenda
- Introduction to the importance of smart questioning and its impact on corporate credibility
- Understanding the true goal of asking questions for credibility
- Identifying impressive questions and avoiding ones that don’t impress
- Exploring the three categories of impressive questions and their specific characteristics
- Constructing impressive questions for maximum impact
- Overcoming nervousness, self-doubt, and hesitation when asking questions to senior professionals and leaders
- The top do’s and don’ts of asking for confidence and effectiveness
- Practical techniques for structuring asks, using appropriate language, and planning for successful interactions
- Interactive exercises, case studies, and discussions
Target Participants
This seminar is suitable for junior professionals who want to enhance their questioning skills and showcase their corporate credibility. It is beneficial for individuals who tend to hesitate or hold back when asking questions in meetings, presentations, and networking situations. Whether you are a junior professional looking to establish your expertise or someone who wants to refine their questioning techniques, this seminar will provide valuable insights and practical methods to ask smart questions with confidence.