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THE POWER OF QUESTIONS – FACILITATION Vs COACHING

Real learning is bequeathed from seeking, and seeking is brought forth by asking questions, not giving answers. When you ask a question, you are opening up to a realm of infinite possibilities. But when you are only giving answers, you are trapped in the confines of your understanding. Answers are inhibitors; they restrict the possibilities to the solution offered. Questions, on the other hand, are powerful creators and powerful questions are the harbingers of discovery. A Coach has mastered the art of asking the right questions. His competence lies in eliciting his client into new ways of thinking by a process of enquiry. The outcome of such a process is a refined realisation that can be transmuted into ready action. A facilitator, on the other hand, creates a psychological space that encourages thinking. He influences his group to seek and debate on issues concerning beliefs, values and culture. He encourages doubt. He facilitates a healthy environment wherein members can fre