Dare to Ask: Learn to Ask Questions like a Pro

by Els Dragt, Jeroen Timmer

Did you ask someone a question today? Asking questions makes us human, it helps us to establish connections, learn and transform. This book turns the spotlight on the craft of asking questions. Learn the ropes from all walks of life, like Socrates, a hairdresser, Einstein, a help desk employee, Lao Tse and a police detective. Use the practical tips and fun facts in this book to your advantage during birthday parties, when you meet the parents, at networking events or a first date. Are you ready to turn the focus to the other, ask questions, listen better and in the learn more?

144 pages, Paperback

Published September 15, 2020

About the author

Hi, many thanks for your interest in my books!

I'm an independent Dutch trend explorer with a wealth of experience spanning over two decades.

With Studio Elsewhere I guide organisations and teams in integrating trends research into their work processes.

My training, research and writing style is down-to-earth, practical and a bit tongue-in-cheek.

I like to make complex information accessible to everyone.

In all of my books I share stuff that makes you go elsewhere, look elsewhere, listen elsewhere, click elsewhere, .....

My client list includes IKEA, City Football Group, Viacom, HIVOS and the Dutch government.

I'm invited as a guest lecturer at numerous universities and academies that incorporate my three-phased trend method in their study programs.

Are you ready for it? Let's start our trend journey!

Warm wishes from Amsterdam,
Els Dragt

https://www.studio-elsewhere.com

Reviews

[Raimonda | knygoms]

Užduoti tikrai gerą (taiklų, empatišką, aiškų) klausimą — menas.

Ne veltui vis dar plačiai diskutuojama, kaip išvengti neetiškų ir netinkamų klausimų tiek darbo pokalbių, tiek asmeninių susibūrimų metu.

Jau vien todėl buvo įdomu kartu su Els Dragt ir Jeroen Timmer panagrinėti gerųjų klausimų anatomiją.

Knygoje savo patirtimi dalijasi skirtingų sričių specialistai (terapeutai, policijos pareigūnai, kirpėjai), kuriems klausimai — esminė darbo dalis.

Kelios mintys:

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❌ Čia pat griaunamas mitas, kad uždari klausimai — blogis, o atviri — siekiamybė. Aukso viduriukas – derinti abu.
❗Geriausią klausimą lydi išklausymas.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! What I like about it is that anyone can learn from it and apply it in their everyday situations. The content is very easy to understand and the concepts are explained with examples, making it more approachable. If you already have a research background, the content will be common knowledge, but if you are looking for a starting point in the quest of asking questions, this will be your book!

[Jakob · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick and easy book to get through in a few hours. It contains some practical tips and strategies that not only make you question your current conversations, but also helps you improve them in totally different situations.

[Camila Steffen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Como fazer perguntas? Desde a reunião de trabalho, ao momento de conhecer os pais da pessoa amada. Livro simples, com ilustrações lindas e um conteúdo bem objetivo e direto. Ótimo para consultar no momento de preparar um questionário

[Apollos Michio · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dare to Ask is a short, succinct and visually-striking book that gives us practical tips on questioning, an important life skill. These tips include how to ask questions and where to use them. (Reminds me of a module I took earlier this year called Asking Questions! 😆)

As the short length of the book compromises its depth into the subject, I wouldn’t recommend it to those who already have a basic knowledge of questioning. It feels more suited to readers who want a quick and easy fix to questioning problems (or to those who just want to admire the book’s aesthetics!).

3.5/5