Reframing questions from "summary" of The Art of Reasoning by David Kelley
Reframing questions is an important skill that can help people think more deeply and critically about issues. It involves rewording a question to make it more open-ended and allow for a better exploration of the topic. By doing so, it can be easier to identify solutions and come up with new ideas.- Through reframing our queries, we can spark more creative thinking and gain alternative perspectives.
- Asking different questions than the ones you initially thought of can open up different answers and opportunities.
- Reframe what you already know in order to identify something new.
- Craft an inquiry that will lead you to an intended outcome - look beyond any current assumptions or boundaries.
- By altering the words and structure of our "whys," hows" and "whats" we can expand the horizon of our understanding.
- Change the way you ask to get new ideas - try varying the form and content of your questions.
- Ask yourself a question in a way that brings depth and nuance, so that you reach solutions not easily seen before.
- Transform your original query by changing elements such as the goal, scope, level of detail, timeline, etc.
- Try rephrasing your question from another point of view to really dig into possibilities.
