The odds for successful implementation rates of initiatives such as data analytics or DEI is about 20 to 40 percent. The document discusses the challenges organizations face in successfully implementing various initiatives, such as DEI, data analytics, and re-engineering. Drawing parallels to the key messages in Moneyball, leaders need to ask the right questions to clearly define the problem to be solved before proceeding with any initiative.

Face-to-face meetings are the most expensive form of communication. Are you getting the full value from this investment when you hold a meeting? Do you even need to meet? Using these tips ensures you are getting the best return for your meeting investment.

What are the better questions that should be asked when evaluating proposals? Learn why requiring narratives instead of PowerPoint during presentations assists leaders in asking the questions that enhance the rigor of idea evaluation reviews.

Holding an effective 1:1 with your direct reports is a critical leadership skill. What are the questions that improve the output of this meeting?

Listening “below the words” gives insight into a person’s underlying motivations and informs the better question.

Do you lead risk or uncertainty assessment workshops? You might want to get a reading on the various interpretations of certain words in your meeting room.

Why asking meeting participants “Does everyone understand this?” fails to illuminate the understanding they are making.