“What’s one thing your team does ‘because we’ve always done it that way’ — and what would happen if you stopped?”
— Opportunity Seeking Skills
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Where Aren’t You Looking?
“What industry, discipline, or perspective have you never considered — and what might it teach you about your current challenge?”
— Opportunity Seeking Skills
What If the Constraint Disappeared?
“If budget, time, and politics were off the table — what would you actually build?”
— Opportunity Seeking Skills
Who’s Frustrated Right Now?
“Who in your organisation is struggling with something that nobody has framed as an opportunity yet?”
— Opportunity Seeking Skills
How Many Options Did You Actually Consider?
“Think about your last big decision. How many genuinely different alternatives did you explore before choosing?”
— Opportunity Seeking Skills
What’s Hiding in the Complaint?
“What’s the most common complaint you hear from customers, colleagues, or users — and what unmet need is hiding inside it?”
— Opportunity Seeking Skills
When Did You Last Surprise Yourself?
“When was the last time you pursued an idea that made you genuinely uncomfortable — and what did you learn?”
— Opportunity Seeking Skills
Who Haven’t You Heard From?
“In your last team discussion, whose voice was missing — and what might they have added?”
— Relationship Skills
What Would a Newcomer See?
“If someone joined your team today with completely fresh eyes, what would they find strange, broken, or ripe with possibility?”
— Opportunity Seeking Skills
Are You Listening or Waiting?
“In your last conversation, were you truly listening — or were you just waiting for your turn to speak?”
— Relationship Skills