Meetings can take up a great deal of time in the business world. It is important to take advantage of learning in meetings to make sure you’re playing a valuable part in improving your organization. I have been in meetings where I did not where to start with asking meaningful questions. As a result, I started a short list of questions that I refer to when I am looking for my role in a project or project clarity.
Question to Ask In Meetings
Cost
What will be the cost to the project?
What cost improvements are expected because of this change/project?
Process
What is the scope of this process change?
Does this project/data include XZY?
How will this affect the current process?
What are the long-term impacts to the process?
Have you considered using the XYZ to prove your hypothesis?
What is the best process to complete this action?
Have the right people been engaged in this project?
How will this work impact others?
Reporting
What are the reporting impacts?
Technology
What tools are available to improve the current process?
How long will it take to implement the technology?
Is the technology solution customizable or an out of the box solution?
Closing Statements/Questions
When do you need a recommendation/feedback?
What is the timeline for this project?
Are the next steps clear to everyone?
Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.