Assessing Strategic Questioning

The art of asking questions represents the difference between managing people and truly leading them to their highest potential. When leaders master strategic questioning, they simultaneously accomplish two critical objectives: they demonstrate a genuine interest in their team members' perspectives while creating the psychological safety necessary for innovation and growth. Research by Edmondson and Lei (2014) demonstrates that psychological safety increases team learning and innovation.

Use this assessment to identify your areas of strength and opportunities for development in your ability to practice strategic questioning as a leader.