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Humble Inquiry

Edgar H. Schein

What is humble inquiry, and how can asking questions you do not already know the answer to build better relationships?

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Author
Edgar H. Schein

Why read it

  • You will notice how telling, even when well meant, can offend and block a positive relationship
  • You will understand why asking matters more in a complex, diverse world where others know things you need
  • You will learn why culture, status and inner forces push us to tell instead of ask

Who it is for

  • A manager whose staff never bring up problems
  • A consultant trying to help without lecturing the client
  • Someone working with colleagues from other professions or countries

Contents

  1. Introduction: Creating Positive Relationships and Effective Organizations
  2. 1 Humble Inquiry
  3. 2 Humble Inquiry in Practice—Case Examples
  4. 3 Differentiating Humble Inquiry from Other Forms of Inquiry
  5. 4 The Culture of Do and Tell
  6. 5 Status, Rank, and Role Boundaries as Inhibitors
  7. 6 Forces Inside Us as Inhibitors
  8. 7 Developing the Attitude of Humble Inquiry
  9. Author Awards

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