Effective Questioning for ITSM
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Effective Questioning for ITSM
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- 3. Michael Cardinal ITSM A d Academy ITIL Expert, CPDE, Educator, Man for All Seasons? © ITSM Academy 3
- 4. Agenda? Getting to understand questions better? Questioning approaches? Question development? Using questions for ITSM? Are we there yet? y Thanks for joining us today. Please use the chat feature to send in your questions. © ITSM Academy 4
- 5. Why more Effective ITSM Questions? Serve as the basis for all of ITSM Guide the lifecycle from Strategy to CSI Facilitate better communications Possibility—to generate ideas Opportunity—to narrow options Action—to make decisions Provide a platform for thought Efficiency, effectiveness, economy Increase value, utility and warranty © ITSM Academy 5
- 6. What are Questions? A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit data, information, information knowledge and wisdom Probingg Ensure completeness p Decision-making Ensure accuracy Idea generation g Gather examplesp Clarification Extend knowledge Understand purpose Evaluate Determine relevance Elicit emotions © ITSM Academy 6
- 7. Question Types? Probing Factual Inquiry Interview Socratic Survey Coaching Strategic Open/Closed O /Cl d Tactical T ti l Rhetorical Operational What about Bloom’s questions? Bloom s © ITSM Academy 7
- 8. Question Master? Benjamin Bloom (1913-1999) Educational psychologist Developed theories around mastery-learning Knowledge=mastery cogniti e affecti e Knowledge=master of cognitive, affective, psychomotor domains Bloom’s Taxonomy y Step model based on increasing levels of critical thought Knowledge and mastery builds through the levels Can be applied in many situations to gain data, information, knowledge and wisdom © ITSM Academy 8
- 9. Bloom’s Taxonomy? MALC 6. Evaluation Expert Master 5. Synthesis 4. Analysis Intermediate 3. A li ti 3 Application CPDE 2. Comprehension p Foundation 1. Knowledge © ITSM Academy 9
- 10. Using Bloom? 6. Evaluation • Judging outcomes or validating SUBJECTIVE 5. Synthesis • Bringing together new ideas 4. Analysis • Breaking apart/deconstructing 3. A li i 3 Application • M ki use of data/information Making f d /i f i 2. Comprehension p • Confirming or translating g g 1. Knowledge • Information gathering OBJECTIVE © ITSM Academy 10
- 11. Using Bloom? BIG 6. Evaluation • Wisdom PICTURE 5. Synthesis • Knowledge 4. Analysis • Information/Knowledge 3. A li i 3 Application •I f Information ti 2. Comprehension p • Data/Information / 1. Knowledge • Data DETAIL © ITSM Academy 11
- 12. Bloom’s Question Words? Knowledge Comprehension Application Analysis Synthesis Evaluation Who p Explain Apply pp y Analyze y Arrange g Why y What Indicate Build Calculate Assemble Assess Where Locate Demonstrate Compare Organize Defend When Illustrate Operate How Plan Evaluate Describe Select Employ Deconstruct Propose Predict Tell Rephrase Interpret Examine Prepare Support Identify Recognize Plan Determine Set Up Estimate State Report Use Test Develop Value OPERATION TRANSITION DESIGN STRATEGY CONTINUAL SERVICE IMPROVEMENT © ITSM Academy 12
- 13. Helper Words? Modal Verbs Journalistic Questions Can C Who Wh Could What May Where Might When Must How Ought Why Shall Should Will W ld Would © ITSM Academy 13
- 14. Developing better ITSM Questions? Which Bloom level? Question Formula: {Helper Word} + {Bloom Question Word} + {Process Word} Examples: Can you describe the incident? How would you identify utility? How could we create a better strategy? Will we comprehend the impact of the change? © ITSM Academy 14
- 15. Points to Ponder? Complex ≠ elaborate Level (Evaluation) L l 6 (E l i ) questions can b very simple i be i l Do you work for a good boss? Level 1 (Knowledge) questions can be very elaborate Level Can you tell me all the different types of standard changes, standard services, service requests and events your organization has identified? Is this a statement or a question? The question is the part with the question mark q p q Do not make a statement when you mean to ask a question © ITSM Academy 15
- 16. More Points to Ponder? Think about the question and the answer before you ask Do you know an answer to the question? Are you asking the question to validate your own thinking? Are you willing to hear the answer? There is no such thing as a closed question There is always more to the question and answer than we may realize Even the simplest question should generate more questions The best answer to a question is another question! © ITSM Academy 16
- 17. 1. Knowledge? 1. Knowledge Who: Service Desk, Operations What: Incident, Service Request, E Wh I id S i R Event, SACM R l SACM, Release When: Identifying, Logging Where: CMS, CMDB Where CMS CMDB, other data repositories How: Gather and verify basic information, identify incidents, events, service requests , , q Why: Establish a complete and accurate base of facts and data Example: Can you tell me where you are currently located? © ITSM Academy 17
- 18. 2. Comprehension? 2. Comprehension Who: Service Desk, 2nd Level, Functions What: Incident, Service Request, Access When: Categorizing, Prioritizing Where: CMS, CMDB, DML How: Probing for better understanding of issue g g Why: Comprehend the appropriate further line of q questions to ask Example: Can you indicate what you were doing when the error occurred? © ITSM Academy 18
- 19. 3. Application? 3. Application Who: Technical, Application, Operations Management M t What: Transition, Design, Deployment Wh Escalating, I When: E l ti Investigating ti ti Where: IM Tool, AMIS, CMIS, SMIS, Catalog How Determining workarounds and fixes How: workaro nds fi es Why: Move through a process flow effectively and efficiently Example: Could we build the service in a more efficient manner? © ITSM Academy 19
- 20. 4. Analysis? 4. Analysis Who: Analysts, 2nd and 3rd Level, Process Owners What: Root Cause, Problem, Change, SACM When: Investigating, Diagnosing, Assessing Where: Data Mining, Statistical Tools, KMDB, Catalog How Building Config Models, Metrics Program How: B ilding Models Why: Deconstruct into simpler more understood and manageable pieces How would we compare the capabilities of two distinct services? © ITSM Academy 20
- 21. 5. Synthesis? 5. Synthesis Who: Management, Owners, Designers, Architects What: Design, Warranty, Strategy, CSI When: Closure, Service and Process Design Where: SKMS, Service Portfolio How: Defining and designing new and better services ser ices Why: Find and develop new solutions and promote innovation and creativity Example: Should we re-organize the IT department to provide more effective service delivery? p y © ITSM Academy 21
- 22. 6. Evaluation? 6. Evaluation Who: Management, Strategy Developers, Planners What: Strategy, CSI When: Meetings, Planning & Strategy Sessions Where: Service Portfolio How: Providing greater value to customers and users sers Why: Validation of decision making and understanding Example: Will we be able to predict the effects of an alternative service delivery mechanism? y © ITSM Academy 22
- 23. Other Uses? Meetings: Establish the agenda based on Bloom Levels L l Root Cause: Ask questions from each level to get a fuller picture of the situation Plans/Strategies/Business Cases: Establish sections based on the six levels Negotiations: Ensure agreement by validating each level Process Maturity: Validate processes at each level for comprehensiveness © ITSM Academy 23
- 24. Pop Quiz? What Bloom Level are these questions? Who is buried in Grant’s tomb? Which is better-Chicago style pizza or New York Style pizza? i ? When will the Cubs win the World Series? H much i 1+1? How h is What causes men to go prematurely bald? What would happen if everyone asked more effective questions? Did you e joy this sess o ? d enjoy s session? © ITSM Academy 24
- 25. Pop Quiz? What Bloom Level are these questions? Wh is buried in Grant’s t b? L l 1 (Know) Who i b i d i G t’ tomb? Level (K ) Which is better-Chicago style pizza or New York Style pizza? Level 2 (Comprehend) or Level 6 (Evaluation) ( p ) ( ) When will the Cubs win the World Series? Levels 3-6 (Apply, Analyze, Synthesize, Evaluate) How much is 1+1? Levels 1-3 (Know, Comprehend, Apply) What causes men to go prematurely bald? Level 4 (Analyze) Wh t would happen if everyone asked more effective What ld h k d ff ti questions? Level 5 (Synthesize) Did you enjoy this session? Level 6 (Evaluate) y j y ( ) © ITSM Academy 25
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- 29. Want to Learn More? Master Certified Process ISO/IEC 20000 ITIL Design Engineer Foundation Expert (CPDE) Complementary Course 5 credits Complementary Course 1 credit 1.5 credits Managing Across the Lifecycle (MALC) 3 credits each 4 credits each CSI Service Offerings and Agreement (SOA) SO ST SD Release, Control and Validation (RCV) SS Planning, Protection and Optimization (PPO) Operational Support and Analysis (OSA) Lifecycle Stream Capability Stream 2 credits © ITSM Academy 2008 V3 F Foundation d ti © ITSM Academy 29
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