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Why are questions so important? (Questioning skills)

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See the section below on negotiation. When we meet someone, we show interest in them and learn about them (to build empathy and see the world through their eyes An introduction to emotional intelligence (EQ) and empathy (Video) (kimtasso.com) ) by asking questions. Questions are important when we meet someone new.

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What is Socratic questioning? (Questioning skills)

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It’s helpful in conversations, critical thinking and negotiation. Ask a series of focused, open-ended questions that encourage reflection (Clark & Egan, 2015). Long before I learned of the value of Socratic questioning in coaching and counselling, I remember an editor asking me to use Socratic questioning in some writing.

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Book review – Can we start again? The patterns of NLP applied to business interactions by Daryll Scott

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Active Listening (Video) (kimtasso.com) There’s analysis of the use of “ and” rather than “but ”, the idea of priming conversations and distortions, deletions and generalisations), influential speaking (framing and the Milton model, “agreement is influence, disagreement is resistance”, pre-frames, softening requests), negotiation (chunking), presentations (..)

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Achieve more engagement and buy-in: Relationships, Plan, Expectations, Benefits, Persuasion and Training

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An introduction to emotional intelligence (EQ) and empathy (Video) (kimtasso.com). And we can ask questions Why are questions so important? Questioning skills) (kimtasso.com). This way we build mutual understanding and empathy. Everyone is different.

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Preparing M&BD professionals for the future – learning, skills and knowledge transfer

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Particularly to equip M&BD teams with the skills needed to add strategic value : Strong technical capabilities Ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders Detailed knowledge of the business Advanced communication skills Inquisitive and commercial mindset Ability to influence Emotional intelligence Strategic and lateral thinker (..)

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Book review: Neuroscience for learning and development by Stella Collins

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There’s information about Howard Gardener’ multiple intelligences and emotional intelligence. So I’m confident you could skip some of this material if necessary. Soft skills It’s jam-packed with research evidence, so you know the information is reliable. And how these need to be considered in learning environments.