The Tractor Story: Why Questions Matter

 
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Situation

The situation is where you start. You learn by dealing with real-life work situations. Provide a short description of the situation for the learners to work on. Along the way, you will impact results.
Sitches are situations, jams, issues, errors, gaps, troubles, stoppages and many others to fix and solve. They are also opportunities to improve, grow, expand, and introduce better, faster and cheaper ways to get the desired results.
What is your Situation and Question?
"We need to fix 10 tractors," said John. "Why not just buy new ones?" Peter asked. "The company does not have the budget for new ones and we are hoping that we can still salvage the 10 old tractors," John responded. The two mechanics are trying to fix 10 tractors which have been in storage for several years. The video is only the start of their conversations.
What's the biggest challenge?
What are the questions John and Peter should ask so that they can complete the task?
What's the objective?
Put yourself in the place of John and Peter. What questions must you ask yourself to help you go about dealing with the situation.
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Ray Jimenez, PhD    
June 08, 2019