Asking the questions that unlock innovation

MIT News  April 8, 2018
Based on research interviews with over 200 of the world’s most innovative leaders in business, technology, government, and social enterprises, MIT researcher found that great questions have a catalytic quality — that is, they dissolve barriers to creative thinking and channel the pursuit of solutions into new, accelerated pathways. To boost questioning skills, a variation on the traditional brainstorming session is called a “question burst.” Rather than proposing new ideas, participants ask questions about a challenge or opportunity. The process often produces fresh perspectives and innovative solutions…read more.