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Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling

ISBN 
9781609949815
Format 
Trade Paperback
Recommended Price 
R440.00
Published 
April 2018
About the book: 
Communication is essential in a healthy organization. But all too often when we interact with people - especially those who report to us - we simply tell them what we think they need to know. This shuts them down. To generate bold new ideas, to avoid disastrous mistakes, to develop agility and flexibility, we need to practice Humble Inquiry. 
 
Ed Schein defines Humble Inquiry  as “the fine art of drawing someone out, of asking questions to which you do not know the answer, of building a relationship based on curiosity and interest in the other person.” In this seminal work, Schein contrasts Humble Inquiry  with other kinds of inquiry, shows the benefits Humble Inquiry  provides in many different settings, and offers advice on overcoming the cultural, organizational, and psychological barriers that keep us from practicing it.

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