The Art of Asking Powerful Questions During Meetings.

December 8, 2023

Our CEO, Ro Fernandez, shared a post with a few sample questions that can directly helps you run better meetings and facilitate conversations more effectively. Many of you have contacted us since then, prompting us to create a master list with thought-provoking and powerful questions for use during meetings and research interviews.

As you probably already know, whether you are a follower or a Nova user, the secret sauce for running productive meetings and improving the way you collaborate lies in asking good and thought-provoking questions. If you haven’t already read this post, we recommend doing so before proceeding with this one, or you can save it for later. The post explains a simple and applicable framework that will help you run meetings effectively.

To emphasize its importance, at Nova, it is considered a must-read. Anyone starting to work here needs to follow that framework and adapt it to their personal style overtime.

In general, questions aim to:

Generate curiosity in the listener.
Stimulate reflective conversation.
Be thought-provoking.
Surface underlying assumptions.
Explore how different perspectives can be applied.
Discuss risks.
Invite creativity and new possibilities.
Generate energy.
Channel attention.
Touch deep meaning.
Evoke more questions.
Tap into everyone’s knowledge: Better the issue/concept by gaining additional knowledge.

These are just a few reasons highlighting the importance of questions.

Here, we want to go a bit more in-depth on why this is important.

Sometimes we see how teams ask questions during meetings so that people agree with them, but what we want with these questions is, in a sense, a bit of the opposite. We want to ensure the team brings their experience, knowledge, and ideas to the table. We want to tap into their knowledge!

With this post (and all our posts on our blog), our team wants to give you the tools, knowledge, questions, and frameworks so that you can lead any meeting or conversation with stakeholders and:

Tap into everyone’s knowledge and experience to make better-informed decisions.
Save time.
Find all the gaps, constraints, problems, and issues with what you are presenting so you can improve it — but reducing the amount of conversations and revisions you currently have.
Avoid making people feel like they have to agree with you and be the one who encourages them to disagree and feel comfortable with healthy conflict.
Create a culture where meetings and asynchronous sessions are designed for progress. If the meeting hasn’t ended with a new decision, new knowledge, or clear steps to move forward, it’s probably not a good meeting.

In a way, this is the result of “thinking as a team” or collective thinking.

In general terms, meetings follow a lot of the systems from our early education and old school “management and leadership structures“— where the person leading the meeting/class will share information with everyone else. Everyone else will listen, and the person leading the meetings will finalize the meeting by asking “do you have any comments or questions?”

In this scenario, the main skills the person leading the meeting or class needed were good presentation skills (storytelling) and good skills at creating a good PowerPoint presentation (or similar).

It was, in a way, assumed that the person leading the meeting was right. Everyone there was there to listen, learn, and/or execute the plan.

So in this post we’ll go over our master list. Our list includes key thought-provoking and powerful questions. Questions that you can use to structure and prepare your meetings and sessions.

All these questions are organized keeping in mind the most common flow for how teams and stakeholders start a discussion, share ideas, and end up with a solution or agreement that is, in some way, approved by all.

Something like this: The realization of a problem, Challenge or pain, First discussion, Ideation or Brainstorming, Contemplation of alternatives, Evaluation, Approval, Planning, Execution and tracking and Retrospective

We will start with ideation and brainstorming.

Ideation or Brainstorming.

At this early stage where new ideas are welcome, and you are still trying to find fresh ideas and improve the current ones, you need to lead the discussion by asking questions that encourage people to share more ideas, to think about things to add or remove from the current idea, and also to get a sense of how everyone perceives the current idea and how they feel about prioritizing it.

Feeling

On a scale of one to five, with five indicating a “great idea” aligning with [our current goals and constraints], how would you rate this idea?
Please use/select an emoji to indicate how you feel about this idea. Are we moving in the right direction?
What had real meaning for you from what you’ve heard? What surprised you? What challenged you?
Please help us understand how you feel and perceive this idea. On a scale of one to five, with five indicating a “great idea” and meaning that we should [prioritize to continue to discover more and finalize this idea]
Based on the key highlights of this idea, and considering that we still have to _____, would you say that based on what we know, we are moving in the right direction? On a scale of one to five, with five indicating that we are moving in the right direction.
Based on the key highlights of this idea, and considering that our main objective is ___ and that our main constraint is ___, how do you feel about this idea? Select an emoji.
How confident do you feel about the feasibility of implementing this idea? (On a scale of one to five)
On a personal level, how aligned do you feel with this idea and its objectives? Please use an emoji to indicate how you feel about this idea.
What are your initial thoughts on this topic, and do you have any ideas to contribute?
What’s important to you about (your specific situation) and why do you care?
How much positive impact do you feel…?

Questions

What aspects of this idea do you find most appealing or exciting?
Are there any concerns or reservations you have about this idea that we should address?
Do you see any potential challenges or obstacles that we need to overcome for this idea to be successful?
Can you share any specific examples or experiences that influence your perception of this idea?
What do you think are the potential positive impacts of implementing this idea?
How does this idea align with our organizational values and mission?
Are there any alternative approaches or modifications to this idea that you would suggest?
Considering your role and expertise, do you foresee any practical issues in implementing this idea?
How can we improve it? If you could wish for anything, what would it be? Use the framework: “I wish …”. Please add your wishes on sticky notes.
Are there any things we should avoid, and why?
Keeping our constraints and requirements in mind [a], [b], and [c], what would you add or remove from this initial idea?
When looking at this [idea/proposal], what’s the first thing that comes to mind? What do you wonder about? What have you heard others are doing that could inspire our team? Finish this sentence: “What if…” (Optional)
Overall, how do you think we should proceed with this [idea/proposal]?
In your opinion, what aspects of our current approach could be enhanced or modified?
Can you share an example from your experience that might inspire a new perspective on this issue?
How can we build upon existing ideas to make them even more impactful? Please share at least a new suggestion or idea on a sticky note. Add one idea/suggestion per sticky note.
Are there any unconventional or out-of-the-box ideas that you believe could benefit the discussion?
What improvements or innovations would you propose to address the challenges we’re currently facing?
If you were in charge, what changes or initiatives would you implement to improve our current situation?
How can we leverage emerging trends or technologies to enhance our approach?
Do you have any suggestions for streamlining our processes or making them more efficient?
Are there any successful strategies from other industries that we could adapt to our context?
What should we add or improve? Do you have any additional ideas or recommendations? Please add one idea per sticky note.
How useful and important do you consider this [proposal, idea, ..]?
What potential factors or obstacles could lead to delays in the project timeline?
What opportunities can you see in (your specific situation)?
Are there contingency plans in place to mitigate delays if they occur?
What alternative projects or opportunities could we potentially forego by investing in this initiative?
How might we…?
How does this initiative align with our long-term strategic goals and objectives?
What assumptions and/or beliefs are we holding that are key to the conversation we are having here?
What assumptions do we need to test/validate or challenge here in thinking about (your specific situation)?

Multi-concept/idea discussion.

This meeting can have a research purpose, or sometimes the person leading the meeting wants to show a few options to:

Understand which option seems to be what users, the team, and/or stakeholders would want and, at the same time, understand why.
Better understand the problem by understanding people’s preferences and what they will prioritize.
Better understand what requirements or characteristics are essential about the solution, idea, or proposal.

Just to mention a few.

Understanding Preferences and Needs:

While this is the first option, and I have [a few/one more] option(s) to show you, I would like to get a sense of how you feel about this option. If 5 was a symbol of excellence, how would you rate this option?

— Continue with: Please provide information about what could be improved if you have selected anything below 5 or help us understand what makes it a great option.

— Continue with: What if [add constraint] would that change your answer? Would anything have to change?

Now that we’ve looked at the first option, let’s explore the next one. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being excellent, how would you rate this option?

— Considering this option, what aspects do you find particularly effective, and are there any areas you believe could be enhanced?

Which option resonates most with your preferences or needs?

— continue with: Can you articulate why a particular option appeals to you or aligns with your preferences?

What’s the best thing about …? What’s the worst about…? Do you think you were prepared for both the best and worst during…?
What disadvantages have you found occur when…? Were there any negatives that outshone the positives?
Are there specific features/ideas within these options that you find particularly appealing? Are there specific features/ideas within these options that you find particularly problematic?
How do you foresee the proposed options fitting into your workflow or daily tasks? What do you think you will have to change, remove, add, improve or prepare?
In your opinion, what specific changes or enhancements could elevate this option to a higher rating?
Now, let’s introduce a hypothetical constraint. If [add constraint], would your rating for this option change? What adjustments would be necessary? How does the introduction of [add constraint] impact your perception of this option, and does it alter any aspects you find crucial?
As we move through different options, keep in mind your rating for the previous one. How does this option compare, and what distinguishes it positively or negatively?
In comparing this option to the previous one, do you notice any trends or patterns that stand out?
What alternative projects or opportunities could we potentially forego by investing in this initiative?
How does this initiative align with our long-term strategic goals and objectives?
What opportunities can you see?

Problem Understanding and Prioritization:

Which things/characteristics/features would you “keep” from the alternative options that you haven’t selected as your favorite? Would you add those to the option you have selected? Tell us more! We want to ensure we are not eliminating good ideas just because things were deviated that way when we were thinking and exploring options.
Considering these options, what challenges or issues do you foresee?
Which aspects of the problem do you believe these options address most effectively?
If you had to prioritize, which elements/characteristics or features would you consider most crucial in addressing the problem? (select/mention [2–5 max])
Can you identify any trade-offs or compromises that might be necessary in choosing one option over another?

Identifying Essential Requirements or Characteristics:

What are the must-have features or characteristics that you think any viable solution should possess?
How do these options align with the key requirements or characteristics you consider essential?
Are there specific criteria you would prioritize when evaluating these options?
Can you highlight any potential gaps or shortcomings in the proposed solutions concerning essential requirements?
What is the allocated budget for this initiative, and are there any constraints or flexibility?
How can we optimize costs without compromising the quality or functionality?

Evaluation.

Evaluation meetings aim to evaluate a proposal, idea, concept, or strategy to mitigate risks and overall evaluate the options (details). In this stage, the person leading the meeting is NO longer asking for additional ideas, and the objective is to improve the idea and start evaluating what could go wrong so they can finalize all the details. For this type of meeting, consider questions such as:

Are there any risks or considerations? Are there specific limitations or constraints to keep in mind during the review?
While considering [specific use case] and prioritizing [specific feature/design/project] in this [design/proposal/etc], have we taken into account extreme or unique use cases that our [product/business] often encounters?
When assessing the usability of this [design/proposal…] and the user’s journey to accomplish [specific task], can you identify potential gaps or risks?
Can you think of any technical limitations or complications that could limit or could add delays to our plan? We have considered already the following ____.
Is there anything that could be changed or removed to reduce costs or simplify the implementation and distribution phases? e) How confident are you that this will work?
How difficult is this to implement? What is the effort, and what is the expected benefit?
What assumptions and/or beliefs are we holding that are key to the conversation we are having here?
What assumptions do we need to test/validate or challenge here in thinking about (your specific situation)?
Are there any unspoken fears, concerns, or worries that, if left unaddressed, could become significant issues later on?
Let’s say that hypothetically we had to change [ x ] for [y] to [reduce costs/increase velocity/because of tech limitations]. Would that change how you feel about the solution? Would that change things? If so, what would have to change to still be as good of a solution? If these changes will not mean anything to you or any of the other use cases, then please mention that.
What question, if answered, could make the most difference to the future of (your specific situation)?
How do you think (the situation) relates or causes…? What are some of the consequences of (your specific situation)?
Let’s say that we could finish this a few weeks early, and we could implement something to improve it. Which of the following options will you choose? (only 1)
Think about all our user types and use cases. Would this solution affect [user type], and [user type]? Is there anything we should know, or are we missing something? Is there anything we should exclude? Why?
While considering [specific use case] and prioritizing [specific feature/design/project] in this [design/proposal/etc], have we taken into account extreme or unique use cases that our [product/business] often encounters?
How would you define success? Since the definition of success may vary, sharing your perspective or using emojis to react to others’ definitions can help us arrive at a comprehensive definition that aligns with everyone’s needs and expectations.
What conditions must be met, and what resources will we need to succeed?
What is convenient or how can we leverage existing resources to make this more efficient? Are there any untapped opportunities within this [strategy, proposal, ..]?
What impact do you anticipate this proposal having on our stakeholders, both internally and externally?
How does this idea contribute to our long-term vision and mission?
What could we improve, change, remove to ensure the user/client achieves their goal faster [Goal/Problem]?
What can we improve, change, remove, stop doing, or add to reduce costs and inefficiencies?
Based on this new [proposal/implementation/design…], we will have [things changing]. These changes can [what?]. Do you have any ideas on how to improve it?
This new [proposal/idea/changes/strategy/design…] will impact the following people: a) Team: [How? What changes for them?] b) Clients: [How? What changes for them?] c) Influencers and Partners: [How? What changes?] Is there anything we are missing, or we should do or stop doing to ensure we successfully [what?]
Are there any unspoken fears, concerns, or even a weird intuition that is making you feel like we are missing something or this can’t work? If so, please spend a few minutes trying to tap into that feeling and find out as much as possible what’s wrong and what can we do.
What haven’t we evaluated or know enough about? Should we pause this until we know more about it, or should we validate what we know with this initiative?
Help me get a sense of how you would evaluate this proposal [design/strategy/proposal] by rating it from one to 5, with five being a symbol of excellence.
During this meeting, I have mentioned a few characteristics that I want to run by you so you can help me prioritize. The goal really is to have a more complete perspective of which are the priorities and must-haves. Here are the [##] characteristics mentioned. Which three are a must-have, and removing them will make this proposal [idea/design/strategy] useless?
Additional considerations: Based on our budget, we have left [A] and [B] as things that could be implemented or evaluated in the future. We have evaluated the costs for [A or B], and it will [increase/reduce…], so if finished a few days earlier than expected, we could implement. If given that situation and knowing that by doing so we can expect to see the following results [1/2/3], would you approve this additional concept?
Evaluating potential risks and team decisions. Considering that there are [risks/considerations/unknowns], we believe that we will be able to deliver by December 8, 2023, but in the scenario that we encounter [what], we may be a few days late. If given that situation, we want to prioritize things correctly and think about it collectively. Based on your perspective, which of the following things could be done later (and is not a must-do during that timeline)?
How do you envision end-users interacting with this product/service?
Can you identify specific scenarios or situations where this solution will be most valuable?
How well does this solution address the needs and preferences of the target market?
Are there adjustments needed to enhance market fit?
How would we come at this if we held an entirely different belief system than the one we have?

Risk Mitigation:

What potential risks do you foresee with this proposal, and how can we proactively mitigate them?
Are there any vulnerabilities or weak points in the strategy that need to be addressed?
What considerations should be taken into account during the production phase?
How can we optimize shipping logistics to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction?
How flexible is the proposed solution to changes in market conditions or user preferences?
Can the solution be easily adapted or scaled in the future?
What potential risks do you foresee in the implementation and execution of this initiative?
How can we proactively address or mitigate these risks to ensure project success?
What assumptions and/or beliefs are we holding that are key to the conversation we are having here?
What assumptions do we need to test/validate or challenge here in thinking about (your specific situation)?

Feasibility and Practicality:

From a practical standpoint, how feasible is the implementation of this idea or strategy?
Are there any logistical challenges or resource constraints that might impact its execution?
What is the expected lifespan or durability of the product/service?
Are there plans in place for maintenance, updates, or potential product iterations?
In what ways is sustainability considered in the production, distribution, and usage of the product/service?
Are there eco-friendly alternatives or practices that can be implemented?
Is there anything that could be changed or removed to reduce costs or simplify the implementation and distribution phases?
How confident are you that this will work?
How difficult is this to implement? What is the effort, and what is the expected benefit?

Competitive Analysis:

How does this proposal compare to similar initiatives in the industry or market?
What competitive advantages or unique features does it offer?

Validate some of the decisions:

Is everyone comfortable with the proposed decision?
What additional information or data do we need before making a decision?
Are there any dissenting opinions we should explore further?
How effectively does the proposal/idea align with our overall objectives and strategies?

Customer Feedback:

How will we collect and incorporate feedback from end-users during and after implementation?
What mechanisms will be in place to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction?

Planning.

Resource Allocation:

What resources, whether financial, human, or technological, are required to bring this proposal to fruition?
How do the resource needs align with our current capabilities and future plans?

Adaptability and Scalability:

How adaptable is this idea or strategy to changes in the external environment or market conditions?
If successful, can it be scaled up or replicated in different contexts?

Timeline and Milestones:

Can we establish a realistic timeline for the implementation of this proposal, including key milestones?
Are there dependencies or critical paths that need special attention?

Sharing an Update.

Does this update alter any previous plans or timelines? (yes, no)
How do you feel about this update?
Have we addressed and mitigated the risks and issues mentioned in the previous meeting? (Mention them)
Do you have any additional ideas or requirements that could improve our efforts further? (Please specify if ideas are under consideration, and if they will be prioritized or implemented)
Our objective is to inform you about [A] and [B]. It is essential that the team acknowledges being informed and raises any questions about these updates/changes. We opted not to schedule a meeting to provide you with flexibility in reviewing this at your convenience, but we need confirmation that you have gone through the updates thoroughly.

Approval Meetings (or Sessions)

For meetings with the goal of getting things approve. Consider the following questions:

After reviewing the [proposal/strategy/implementation plan/etc.], would you approve it? Please mark this as approved or declined and provide comments for necessary changes to facilitate progress. Sometimes, the team can help the person seeking approval by offering context from previous discussions and how concerns were addressed. The facilitator can also pose questions like:
This [initiative/project/strategy] will be fully implemented by December 8, 2023 and will require a team of [number] people during that process. The current cost of this [initiative/project/strategy] is [$$$]. If you need more information or wish to revisit previous conversations, please follow this [link]. Based on this, do you have any concerns about approving this? Please approve if you have no concerns, or add comments in the comments section.
Is everyone comfortable with the proposed decision? Should we take a vote, or does anyone have any objections?

General questions.

Here are a few other questions that can be added to any of the meetings mentioned above to help you facilitate the conversation.

Connecting Ideas.

What’s taking shape? What are you hearing underneath the variety of opinions? What are you hearing underneath the variety of opinions being expressed? What’s in the center of the table?
What’s emerging here for you? What new concepts or connections are you making? What do we need more clarity about?
What questions are we not asking ourselves about the situation? What’s missing from this picture so far? What is it we’re not seeing (thinking)?
What had real meaning for you from what you’ve heard? What surprised you? What challenged you?
What’s been you/our major learning, insight or discover so far?
How do you think (the situation) relates or causes…? What are some of the consequences of (your specific situation)?
Do you see any pattern here? What principle do you see operating here? What’s the next level of thinking we need to do?
If there was one thing that hasn’t yet been said in order to reach a deeper level of understanding/clarity, what would that be?

Identify the ideal solution.

In the absence of time and money constraints, what…would you design/build/strategy for/to…?
If the company placed you in charge of…and gave you (a condition), what changes would you make to improve/reach…?
If you could go back in time, do you think you would have behaved in the same way, knowing the outcome of your actions?
If you had both an unlimited time frame and unlimited resources, what sort of … would you implement?
If we were to say that time and money were no boundary, do you think that and unlimited time frame and budget would alter the decision you made in the first place?
What should we add or improve? Do you have any additional ideas or recommendations?
Keeping our constraints and requirements in mind [a], [b], and [c], what would you add or remove from this initial idea?
What if option [X] included A and B; would that change your perspective? Which option would you prefer then?
If we wanted to reduce costs for any of these options, what would you remove, change, or add?
If money were not a problem, which option would you choose? What if time were not a problem? Would your answer change then? Considering you have limited time [X] and a specific budget [D], what would you remove, add, or change? What would be your priorities in that scenario?

Overall engagement questions.

How do you feel about this topic or decision?
What are your thoughts on this proposal?
Does anyone have a different perspective to share?
Can you share your personal experience related to this?
What question, if answered, could make the most difference to the future of (your specific situation)?

Action-Oriented Questions.

What are the specific action items resulting from this discussion?
Who will be responsible for each action item, and what are the deadlines?
How can we ensure accountability for these action items?
What resources or support might be needed to accomplish these tasks?
What would it take to create change on this issue? What would it take to succeed?
What could happen that would enable you/us to feel fully engaged and energized about (your specific situation/challenge)?
What needs our immediate attention going forward? How can we support each other in taking the next steps? What unique contribution can we each make?
What challenge might come our way? How might we meet them? What can we mitigate or avoid?
What seed might we plant together today that could make the most difference to the future of (your situation)?

Problem-Solving Questions.

What challenges or obstacles do you foresee in implementing this plan?
How can we address those challenges effectively?
Are there any potential risks, and how can we mitigate them?
What are the alternative solutions we should consider?

Feedback and Improvement Questions.

What went well in this meeting that we should continue doing?
What could have been better, and how can we improve future meetings?
Are there any suggestions for making our discussions more productive?
How can we ensure that everyone’s voice is heard in our meetings?
Could you please rate this meeting? 1 to 10 (10 =great meeting, productive, engaging, etc)

Closing Questions.

Are you holding back on anything?
Are there any final comments or questions before we conclude?
Can we confirm our next steps and follow-up procedures?
Is there anything else you’d like to add before we adjourn?

These are just some of the questions we recommend keeping in mind.

An easy way to use this is to select at least 3 questions every time you are going to lead a meeting.

The questions you select should help you tap into people’s knowledge and question your own perspective and ideas.

The more you use these questions, the easier it will become for you to think about more questions and to adapt them. In just a few weeks, you will be thinking about things to ask during meetings naturally.

If you are one of our users at Nova, then you probably want to check out these templates/tools that are already prepared for you, and you can just make small edits to adapt to your meeting, approval request, or async session. We’ll mention just a few, but feel free to look into them. If you don’t have an account, accessing these templates and tools is free. Just visit novatools.org

All the tools/templates mentioned here can be used during a live meeting or can be use to lead an async meeting.

Tools and Templates

OFQ Idea Feedback: Template for live or async meeting that follows the OFQ framework for productive meetings. Encourages you to define the objective of the meeting, evaluate how participants feel about the idea, and then ask questions to ultimately encourage participants and stakeholders to make your idea/proposal better. Included questions like:

What do you think about the idea?
Any additional ideas? How can we improve it? If you could wish for anything, what would it be?
Any risks or considerations? Are there any things we should avoid, and why?
How much does this idea/proposal contribute to our goal? 1= doesn’t contribute / 5 = this idea is critical/important

OFQ Problem assessment: Template for live or async meeting that follows the OFQ framework for productive meetings. Encourages you to define the objective of the meeting, and lead the discussion to ultimately gain more insights about the “problem” or pain. Included questions like:

How would you define the problem?
What would you say is the root of the problem? What are the 2–3 main symptoms of the problem?
What assumptions and/or beliefs are we holding that are key to the conversation we are having here?
What would have to be true for this to actually solve the problem?

OFQ Evaluating multiple ideas/proposals: Template for live or async meeting that follows the OFQ framework for productive meetings. Helps you discuss multiple options and ideas with participants and stakeholders to ultimately better understand the problem and everyone’s preferences.

Proposal 1. How do you feel about this proposal? What do you think?
Proposal 1: What are the two things you like about this proposal? What are the things you are not sure about or could recommend avoiding?
What’s the best thing about all of these proposals? Choose 2. [Provide options]
Do you have any additional ideas or requirements that could improve our efforts further? How can we improve it? If you could wish for anything, what would it be?

Idea Feedback: A simple way to share an idea or proposal with the team and stakeholders and get a sense if you are moving in the right direction or not, if you should pivot or change it, and if there are any other ideas or suggestions to improve it. Also, let’s people ask questions.

What do you think about the idea?
Any additional ideas? What should I add or improve?
Should we keep working on this idea or should we pivot?

ICE Proposal Feedback: Simple way to discuss a proposal, idea or strategy, based on their relative value, using three parameters: Impact, Confidence, and Ease. Used often by Product Managers.

How much does this idea/proposal contribute to our goal?
How confident are you that this will work?
How hard is this to implement? What is the effort?
Any additional ideas? What should we add or improve?
Let’s reframe it: Which option would better help us [ADD A POSITIVE OUTCOME]?

Stakeholder Meeting: A highly productive meeting that has the intention to share a proposal with stakeholders and gather their input, touching multiple areas to have a better chance to spark ideas and reduce risks. Here are some of the questions that this template includes:

Do you have any suggestions or ideas for improvement?
Are there any specific challenges or concerns you foresee that we should address?
Additionally, it would be helpful to understand the importance and urgency of [ what?] in relation to our list of priorities.
Are there any other aspects we are missing? Who else do you think should be involved or consulted in this process?How do you anticipate this project/initiative impacting our stakeholders or end-users? What other questions should we be asking ourselves or evaluating? What alternative solutions should we explore for inspiration?

CRC Feedback: A meeting that has the intention of sharing a new proposal, a new design, etc., and evaluating if all the right considerations were made and if there is anything that needs to be improved. C (Use case) + R (Risks) + C (Costs)

Use Case Evaluation 👉In this [design], we considered [specific use case] and prioritized [specific feature]. However, our product often encounters extreme or unique use cases. Can you think of any such scenarios that might not be supported by this [design]?
When examining the usability of this design/solution and the user’s journey to accomplish [specific task], can you identify any potential gaps or risks?
Cost and Implementation Considerations: As designers, we aim to develop the best solution for our clients while also considering the cost and potential challenges during implementation. Is there anything you believe 😶should be changed or removed to reduce costs or ease the implementation and distribution phases?

Often used by designers.

If you are using Nova, all these tools can be edited. You can add any of the questions mentioned above, or you can remove some of the questions.

Incorporating thought-provoking questions into your meetings can truly transform the way your team collaborates and innovates. Whether you’re leading a stakeholder meeting, seeking idea feedback, or conducting a CRC Feedback session, these questions serve as invaluable tools.

As you navigate through your meetings using the provided templates, remember that you can edit all of them. Adapt the questions to suit your specific context and watch as your discussions become more insightful and solutions more refined.

Your Input Matters!

Have you tried any of these questions in your meetings, or do you have other powerful questions to share? We’d love to hear about your experiences and insights.

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