It is fortunate that there are 7 open-ended questions to help you understand your own problems, overcome any difficulties or deadlocks, move forward and finally achieve breakthroughs in your career.
1. Why?
This question will help you pinpoint the exact problem you're having. “Why” is a great question at the beginning of the problem-solving process. If you ask “why” five times before you start looking for a solution, you will get to the core of the challenge you are trying to solve. It allows you to uncover the truth of any problem and gather the necessary information. Once you identify them, you will know how to manage them and find a reasonable solution.
2.What if…?
To find a solution to the problem you're trying to solve, the "What if..." question sets up assumptions about your options. This helps expand problems or connect data and information together to arrive at a solution. In addition, this is also an important question to help you think about whether the problem is worth your time to work on it.
3. Imagine what if..?
This question goes even further than the “What if…” question above. By its very nature, imagine if you came up with a solution to get rid of the deadlock and focus on your inner aspects. The world of possibilities and choices will be right in front of you. Instead of obsessing over why you can't do something, “Imagine what if” opens up ideas that are fun challenges at the same time.
4. What if I can't?
This question often comes from a negative state that prevents you from being creative on your own. This is like “What if I fail? What if that option doesn't work? What if no one likes it?” However, consider it a step for you to step back and judge people's reactions. This review opportunity also helps you gain insight into the situation by weighing the pros and cons.
When you're stuck, it's easy to think negatively. Don't let this bring you down, but turn those thoughts into motivation to "rewrite" the pages of your "new career script".
5.What/What?
Questions begin with “What?” will help you uncover the fundamental deadlocks related to the problem you're trying to solve. This question can be very helpful in situations where you wonder about everything, feel self-doubt and stuck. Uncertainty creates fear and self-doubt if you are not brave enough to deal with opportunities.
6. Why not?
If you are looking for an opportunity to talk, ask for advice from people around you about your stagnation and deadlock, then “Why not” is a good question to start a conversation. This is a question that encourages you to break the status quo and think about what will happen against the general trend and custom. For example, “Why isn't the advertising agency paying for your overtime?” or “Why is everyone more productive at the same time?”
7. How?
This is a question that suggests a solution, and at the same time seeks the help of people around. "How?" allows you to lay the foundation for strong collaboration and teamwork, solving the problem you are facing. The goal in asking "How" is to get feedback from your boss and colleagues, not confront them or judge them.
As the beginning of the article said, it all depends on yourself. When you get stuck, it's because you've unwittingly boxed yourself into a problem rather than mining questions to unlock any problem. If you can ask open-ended questions, listen and understand, you can develop yourself in a good way. Vietnam Manpower wishes you luck and success to get rid of the deadlocks in your work and career.
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