Asking open questions

When possible, use the five W’s or the H to ask a question.

  • Who?
  • What?
  • Where?
  • When?
  • Why?
  • How?

These questions encourage discussion, self-evaluation, and open conversation. Some useful questions for conflict resolution include:

  • What happened?
  • Why do you feel that way?
  • When did this problem start?
  • How does that make you feel?
  • Who else is involved?