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**Title:** Building Fearless Organizations by Asking Better Questions
**Author:** [[Amy Edmondson]] & [[Hal Gregersen]]
**Citation:** Edmondson, A. & Gregersen, H. (2022, May 31). *Building fearless organizations by asking better questions* [Webinar]. WBECS Summit.
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# Abstract ~ 3 Sentence Summary
Discussed intersection between psychological safety and fearless inquiry. Shared how to use fearless questions to strengthen psychological safety.
# Structure
# Notes & Important Ideas
> [! quote] In the word question, there is a beautiful word - quest. I love that word. We are all partners in a quest. You are my question, and I am yours...and then there is dialogue. The moment we have answers, there is no dialogue. Questions unite people, answers divide them. - Elie Wiesel
- fearless inquiry is:
- Being wrong, uncomfortable, and reflectively quiet often enough to surface fearless questions that challenge fundamental assumptions and generate energy for positive action
- Composing conditions where fearless questions call us to action
- Need to be challenge-driven and constantly reframe questions
- Psychological safety and fearless questions create a virtuous circle for innovation and success
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- How can we foster fearless questions to strengthen psychological safety?
- [[Question Burst Process]]
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- Cognitive shift from knowing to being curious builds psychological safety
> [! exercise]
> - What is one of your biggest challenges right now?
> - How do you feel about your challenge?
> - Take 2 minutes to brainstorm 10 questions about your challenge - no answers
> - How do you feel about your challenge now?
> - Have you reframed your challenge?
> - How many of your own questions were unexpected and uncomfortable?
> - Did you discover at least one new idea to address your challenge?
# Connections to Other Materials
# Personal Reflection & Application
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# Other References
TBR:: 🔖Questions are the Answer by Hal Gregersen (GR)
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