He who asks, leads! The art of asking the right questions

Questions without interrogation

This training is held in German.
Good questions work: they move conversations forward, help to find solutions and move people. Learn how to use questioning techniques in a targeted way - in conversations, in teams, in everyday life. Use questions to analyze, motivate and steer effectively through any situation. In this training course, you will learn effective and goal-oriented questioning techniques that create clarity and support change. Become confident in asking questions appropriate to the situation and make questions your tool for successful communication.

Contents

Finally ask questions skillfully and confidently!

The inner attitude and effect of questions 

  • Factors influencing the question. 
  • Develop a questioning attitude. 
  • Same question - different effects. 

Targeted use of question types 

  • Types of questions and their intentions. 
  • Situation-appropriate use of questions. 
  • Formulate questions consciously and effectively. 

Managing conversations and processes 

  • Asking from the problem to the solution. 
  • Structure projects with questions. 
  • Questioning techniques to control the flow of conversation. 

Recognize body language and reactions of others and use them positively 

  • Ask empathic questions. 
  • Interpret and use reactions. 
  • Build trust through attitude and language.

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course once you have registered.

Your benefit

  • Different types of questions and how to use them appropriately. 
  • Analysis and reflection of own question patterns. 
  • Questioning techniques to positively influence the course of the conversation. 
  • Develop your authentic questioning style. 
  • Improving empathy and building constructive relationships. 

 

Methods

Trainer input, case/best practice examples, exercises, discussion, exchange of experiences.

Recommended for

Specialists and managers who want to use questions to create clarity, motivate, steer processes and strengthen relationships. 

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1991
€ 1.540,- plus VAT
2 days
in 6 locations
6 Events
German
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33467
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2 days
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11.09.2025
Munich
Booking number: 1991
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
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Holiday Inn Unterhaching
Holiday Inn Unterhaching
Inselkammerstraße 7-9, 82008 Munich
Room rate: € 128,39 plus VAT.
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Thursday, 11.09.2025

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday, 12.09.2025

08:30 am - 4:00 pm

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The participation fee includes
  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.
Participants will be charged directly by the hotel for their hotel accommodation. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
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13.10.2025
Live-Online
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Monday, 13.10.2025

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 14.10.2025

08:30 am - 4:00 pm

27.10.2025
Hamburg/Ahrensburg
Booking number: 1991
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Hotel am Schloss Ahrensburg
Hotel am Schloss Ahrensburg
Am Alten Markt 17, 22926 Hamburg/Ahrensburg
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Monday, 27.10.2025

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 28.10.2025

08:30 am - 4:00 pm

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  • extensive working documents.
Participants will be charged directly by the hotel for their hotel accommodation. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
18.11.2025
Frankfurt a. M.
Booking number: 1991
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Leonardo Royal Hotel Conference Center
Leonardo Royal Hotel Conference Center
Mailänder Straße 1, 60598 Frankfurt a. M.
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Tuesday, 18.11.2025

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, 19.11.2025

08:30 am - 4:00 pm

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  • extensive working documents.
Participants will be charged directly by the hotel for their hotel accommodation. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
11.03.2026
Düsseldorf/Hilden
Booking number: 1991
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
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PLAZA-Hotel Hilden GmbH
PLAZA-Hotel Hilden GmbH
Schwanenstrasse 27, 40721 Düsseldorf/Hilden
Room rate: € 93,21 plus VAT.
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Wednesday, 11.03.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, 12.03.2026

08:30 am - 4:00 pm

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The participation fee includes
  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.
Participants will be charged directly by the hotel for their hotel accommodation. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
20.04.2026
Live-Online
Booking number: 33467
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Monday, 20.04.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 21.04.2026

08:30 am - 4:00 pm

21.05.2026
Berlin
Booking number: 1991
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
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Hyperion Hotel Berlin
Hyperion Hotel Berlin
Prager Straße 12, 10779 Berlin
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Thursday, 21.05.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday, 22.05.2026

08:30 am - 4:00 pm

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Participants will be charged directly by the hotel for their hotel accommodation. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
28.09.2026
Stuttgart
Booking number: 1991
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
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Venue
Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Messe&Congress
Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Messe&Congress
Flughafenstraße 43, 70629 Stuttgart
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Monday, 28.09.2026

09:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, 29.09.2026

08:30 am - 4:00 pm

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  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.
Participants will be charged directly by the hotel for their hotel accommodation. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
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Booking number: 1991
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2 days
Limited number of participants
Fee includes
The participation fee includes
  • one joint lunch per full seminar day,
  • Catering during breaks and
  • extensive working documents.
Participants will be charged directly by the hotel for their hotel accommodation. You will find a reservation form for hotel bookings in your learning environment.
Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
Booking number: 33467
€ 1.540,- plus VAT.
€ 1,832.60 incl. VAT.
Details
2 days
Limited number of participants
Transfer coaching bookable
2 hours of transfer coaching - live and online with your trainer ensures that you can put what you have learnt into practice in your day-to-day work.
If you book at the same time as your training, you save 10 % on the price of the transfer coaching of € 390,- excl.
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