Purpose: This unit looks at the skill of “Questioning” in the Innovator’s DNA framework—part of what other creative process models might call “finding the problem.” It is frequently viewed as an early stage in the creative process and therefore a good place to start at this point in our process.

Objectives: After completing this unit, students will be able to: ● Describe why questioning is central to creative processes. ● Analyze different categories and types of questions and when they are useful to ask.

Required Readings and Viewings: Dyer, J., Gregersen, H., & Christensen, C. (2011). Innovator’s DNA: Mastering the five skills of disruptive innovators. Boston: Harvard Business School Press. Read Chapter 3 on questioning. Vogler, K. E. (2005). Asking good questions. Educational Leadership, 65, 1–9.

Videos: “Guest Innovators on Questioning” Optional: If you need a nice diversion—a short about a father and son and asking questions. Pilavio, C. [musiczone1]. (2007). What is that? Teller Films. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APNEwoZJzEE

Tasks: Watch the video “Guest Innovators on Questioning.” Complete Required Readings and Viewings prior to class. Attend your live class session at the scheduled time.