Course : Ask questions to better understand, convince and decide

Clarify the issues, overcome objections and achieve your objectives

Practical course - 2d - 14h00 - Ref. ECT
Price : 1610 CHF E.T.

Ask questions to better understand, convince and decide

Clarify the issues, overcome objections and achieve your objectives



Good questioning helps to establish a constructive exchange and to reach an agreement. This course will help you identify the different types of questioning. You'll learn how to better question your interlocutors to focus your conversations on the objectives you've set yourself.


INTER
IN-HOUSE
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In person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. ECT
  2d - 14h00
1610 CHF E.T.




Good questioning helps to establish a constructive exchange and to reach an agreement. This course will help you identify the different types of questioning. You'll learn how to better question your interlocutors to focus your conversations on the objectives you've set yourself.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Ask questions to establish an interactive and constructive exchange
Learn how to get people to talk to you to achieve your goals
Questioning to progress, convince and decide
Adopt a listening attitude for better questioning
Dealing with sensitive issues that affect the quality of the relationship

Intended audience
Anyone wishing to develop their ability to interact effectively with others in professional communication situations (sales interviews, HR, recruitment...).

Prerequisites
No special knowledge required.

Course schedule

1
Why use questioning?

  • Understand the usefulness of questioning.
  • Questioning as an essential tool in the communication process.
  • Adopt a listening attitude for better questioning.
  • Remember the six key points of interpersonal communication.
  • Decoding different message levels - Metalanguage.
Hands-on work
Self-diagnosis of your questioning practice.

2
Use multi-level questioning techniques

  • Differentiate between question and statement.
  • Prepare to ask questions and receive answers.
  • Ask questions to open and maintain dialogue.
  • Get accurate information by asking the right questions at the right time.
  • Dealing with sensitive issues that affect the quality of the relationship.
Hands-on work
Practice multi-level questioning techniques.

3
Know how to question your interlocutor's metalanguage

  • Discover the metamodel, a tool for questioning metalanguage.
  • Know how to question the specifics of language: precise facts, presuppositions, judgments, distortions and generalities.
  • Formulate constructive questions for yourself and the other person.
  • Handle objections and bounce back.
Hands-on work
Practice dealing with objections using the metamodel.

4
The art of questioning for effective relationships

  • Match your questioning to your objective.
  • Maintain control of the dialogue while respecting the other party.
  • Question to progress, convince and decide.
  • Know how to respond using assertive communication.
Hands-on work
Simulations of high-stakes business dialogues.

5
Concluding the dialogue

  • Identify the key elements for a successful conclusion.
  • Presentation of different conclusion techniques.
  • Maintain control until the end of the dialogue.
  • Ensure consistency between verbal and non-verbal communication.
Hands-on work
Practice closing interviews using the different techniques proposed.


Customer reviews
4,4 / 5
Customer reviews are based on end-of-course evaluations. The score is calculated from all evaluations within the past year. Only reviews with a textual comment are displayed.
SAMIR D.
30/03/26
5 / 5

Très bon support pédagogique et très bonne formatrice, tres clair sur le contenu et répond super bien au question.
AURORE H.
30/03/26
5 / 5

Le contenu correspond à l’attendu et Nathalie est très pédagogue
JENNIFER E.
30/03/26
5 / 5

Tout était parfait tant sur le contenu la pédagogie et notre formatrice Nathalie



Publication date : 05/27/2024


Dates and locations

Last places available
Guaranteed date, in person or remotely
Guaranteed session
From 25 to 26 June 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 5 to 6 November 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration

REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 25 June, 5 Nov.