Repost from Inc by Wil Yawkowicz and staff | July 23, 2013
Is your company running out of innovative ideas; has it run of fuel for new products/processes/services?
Maybe its because there are not enough questions being asked. This idea comes from the book by Hal Gregersen, a professor on innovation at INSEAD and co author of The Innovator's DNA, asking questions is the best tool for solving problems, having new ideas, and gaining a new perspective.
The process is called Catalytic Questioning
What is the process:
1. Practice asking questions in a rapid fire fashion. Sometimes, the question will not have a ready and easy answer.
2. Engage the heart and mind (this is the difficult part)
3. Question everything. Come up with 50 to 75 questions in say 30 minutes. Ask a question that is always better than before.
4. Catalytic question - leave 3 to 4 questions THAT WILL BE DISRUPTIVE, ie that will alter the status quo
5. Now come with answer. Network; gather new inputs, consult other groups gain new perspective
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