This short book is packed with insights as schein rigorously explores the impact of his ideas in his usually clear and readable style. The book that defined the field, updated and expanded for todays organizations organizational culture and leadership is the classic reference for managers and students seeking a deeper understanding of the interrelationship of organizational culture dynamics and leadership. In this seminal work, schein contrasts humble inquiry with other kinds of inquiry, shows the benefits humble inquiry provides in many. Humble inquiry the gentle art of asking instead of telling by edgar h. But all too often when we interact with peopleespecially those who report to uswe simply tell them what we think they need to know.
In fact, rather, something that must be built and nurtured. Creating positive relationships and effective organizations 1 1 humble inquiry 7 2 humble inquiry in practicecase examples 21 3 differentiating humble inquiry from other kinds of inquiry 39 4 the culture of do and tell 53 5 status, rank, and role boundaries as inhibitors 69 6 forces inside us as inhibitors 83 7 developing the attitude of humble inquiry 99. Humble inquiry is the fine art of drawing someone out, of asking questions to which you do not already know the answer, of building a relationship based on curiosity and interest in the other person. Humble inquiry the key point executive summary book. This book is an exercise in inquiry by a recognized master of humble insight. Additionally, by contrasting humble inquiry with other kinds of inquiry, schein can further convey the benefits of humble inquiry in a variety of different settings. Says edgar schein in his recent book humble inquiry. In this seminal work, schein contrasts humble inquiry with other kinds of inquiry, shows the benefits humble inquiry provides in many different settings, and offers advice on overcoming the cultural, organizational, and psychological barriers that keep us from practicing it.
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Schein is the society of sloan fellows professor of management emeritus at the mit sloan school of management. Humble inquiry is asking questions to which you do not already know the answer and building a relationship based on curiosity and interest in the other person. The first is situational, culturallycontexted and requires those involved to understand the rules of engagement. The gentle art of asking instead of telling schein, edgar h. Brief summary of humble inquiry the gentle art of asking. The gentle art of asking instead of telling kindle. Implementing the concept, however, can be challenging. Humble inquiry, the gentle art of asking instead of telling. Jan 01, 2018 this short book is packed with insights as schein rigorously explores the impact of his ideas in his usually clear and readable style.
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