specific answer. They think it is not within a lawyer's role or that it is unprofessional to. Can you tell me more? More Questions Searching questions can help you discover new opportunities, uncover the roots of a problem, and find creative solutions. We listen for the words of the other person to see how they affect. Taking Action: These questions can be used in working with staff. We can assist them to see what they can't see themselves by making a suggestion. More Case in Point Dell Computer Corporation "It is really dangerous if everyone in a company starts thinking the same way says Michael Dell 2, Founder of the Dell Computer Corporation. Thats why the chief tool of a good listener is a good question. This means being intent on understanding what the person who is talking is really saying.
The curious four-year-old asks a lot of questions incessant streams of Why?
Might sound familiar but as we grow older, our questioning decreases.
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Listening Skills as part of Effective Questioning include: Articulating Attention and awareness result in articulation and succinctly describing what we have learned from our client. Choosing Questions "A prudent question is one half of wisdom. Thats why its imperative that we slow down and take the time to ask more and better questions. Tell me more about what else? Questioning conventional wisdom can even lead to being sidelined, isolated, or considered a threat. What seems to be the trouble? Instead, break down the question so the other party has an opportunity to provide you with information that can further your understanding and give you leverage for negotiating. Why the drop off? The attention is on me - what are my thoughts, judgments, issues, conclusions and feelings. Let go of your opinions so that they don't block you from learning more information. Level 1 listening is appropriate when you are gathering information for yourself like getting directions or ordering in a restaurant or a store. People who wont answer questions sometimes respond better to a direct order.