Based on the best-selling book by Michael J. Marquardt and Bob Tiede. In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment, the ability to ask the right questions is a powerful leadership skill. "Leading with Questions" focuses on equipping leaders with the tools to foster innovation, build trust, and improve team collaboration through strategic inquiry. By mastering the art of asking insightful questions, leaders can uncover new perspectives, spark creativity, and drive organizational success.
Leading with Questions
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Intermediate level
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8 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
Apply strategic questioning techniques to improve team collaboration and decision-making
Foster a culture of inquiry that encourages open communication and innovation
Use targeted questions to diagnose challenges and drive effective problem-solving
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February 2026
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Taught in English
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There are 10 modules in this course
In this section, we explore how asking questions fosters a learning organization, drives adaptive leadership, and prevents inertia. Leaders learn to cultivate inquiry, enabling innovation and sustained success through continuous improvement.
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2 videos4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore how fostering a questioning culture enhances decision making, adaptability, and employee empowerment. It demonstrates that sustained inquiry builds learning organizations and strengthens leadership through accountability and continuous improvement.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine how personal fears, time pressure, skill gaps, and restrictive cultures hinder effective questioning. Understanding these barriers enables teams to foster open inquiry and enhance problem-solving outcomes.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore how intentional questioning shapes organizational culture, directs focus, and reinforces core values. Leaders learn to use open-ended questions to drive innovation, align behavior with espoused beliefs, and enhance leadership effectiveness through clarity and purpose.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore how mindset, timing, context, and active listening shape the impact of questions. Mastering these elements enhances communication, promotes learning, and fosters deeper understanding in real-world interactions.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore how leaders foster a questioning culture by modeling inquiry, reducing pressure, and training teams to ask effective questions. This enhances ownership, improves communication, and aligns values with continuous improvement.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore how intentional questioning empowers direct reports, fosters continuous learning, and drives innovation. And we see how strategic inquiries strengthen relationships, enhance performance, and support growth across key leadership interactions.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore how intentional questioning enhances team collaboration, resolves conflict, and builds shared accountability. Leaders use open-ended inquiry to improve communication, foster trust, and drive team performance.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore how structured questioning clarifies problems, integrates diverse perspectives, and applies the Powerful Questions Model to drive sustainable solutions through inclusive dialogue and adaptive thinking.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment
In this section, we explore how strategic questioning engages external stakeholders to refine organizational mission, values, and market positioning, fostering alignment and enabling agile, adaptive change through inclusive inquiry.
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1 video6 readings1 assignment
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