Questionstorming

I believe a great question is more valuable than a great idea. Questions open up discussions, while ideas can sometimes constrain them. Ideas often rely on heuristics based on what’s been done before, while questions allow us to dream freely.

A few years back, I led a “questionstorm” session where we spent 15 minutes each Monday generating a list of things we wanted to know. We weren’t trying to solve any problems; instead, we focused on documenting questions without immediately offering answers. Sometimes the standard answer exists only because “that’s the way it’s always been done,” and there may be a better answer out there.

How to Questionstorm

Use any question format that resonates, but here are some starters:

Below is a list of questions that I continue to ponder:

Some of these questions may get answers someday, while others might remain open forever. I enjoy revisiting them, as they spark new insights and creativity, reminding me how much there is still to learn and explore.