Ladder of Inference; Inquiry & Advocacy

  Ladder of Inference; Inquiry & Advocacy

This workshop presents two seemingly simple yet very powerful aspects of effective communication. The Ladder of Inference highlights how our internal thoughts, with the wonderful ability to speculate and form hypotheses, can sometimes become a run-away train of concrete conclusions with very little data. The Inquiry & Advocacy model illustrates the difference between being open to listening, and choosing when to insist on a position. This workshop will also explain how unspoken conversations and conclusions can obstruct progress.
  • Learn the model of inference
  • Create early awareness of when the model is running on its own
  • Identify behaviors of inquiry
  • Identify behaviors of advocacy
  • Experience making aware choices for situational effectiveness