The Right Questions framework is a process and set of tools to help people who want to:

• Lead themselves and others well
• Think analytically and critically
• Develop effective strategic plans and achieve goals
• Set priorities and make better decisions

The Right Questions framework is based upon the main interrogative words in the English language, linking each to a key theme and further questions:

Interrogative	Use	Application
Why	Reason	Values, principles, priorities, passions
Where	Place	Situation (past and present), vision
What	Thing	Mission, end-state, success, USP
Which	Selection	Options, courses of action, risks, reflection
How	Manner	Plan, route, tasks, resources
Who	Person	Self, team, network, relationships
When	Time	Timing, programming, prioritisation

Navigating The Right Questions Website

To help you navigate the posts that explain the framework, follow the links under the headings below that correspond to the individual posts.

Beside each post, on the right sidebar, you will see the main categories that relate to the posts below. These are:

• The Right Questions (Background and Overview)
• Why (Values)
• What (Mission)
• Where (Situation and Vision)
• Which (Options, Risk and Opportunity)
• Who (Individual, Team and Network)
• How (Goals, Planning and Resources)
• When (Timing and Programming)

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Introduction to The Right Questions Concept

What Are The Right Questions to Ask Yourself and Others?

Overview of The Right Questions Framework

What are The Right Questions for Decision Making and Strategic Planning?

Stage 1: Strategic Framing

The initial questions of why (principles, priorities and passions) where (situation and vision) and what (mission, success criteria) provide the strategic framing for any plans we make. The quality of the options we develop to achieve success and the effectiveness of our planning depends largely on the development of the overall strategy.

Why? Values

Principles, purpose, passions, priorities

How to Discover Your Top 3 Personal Values

Where? Situation and Vision

Situational Analysis – where am I now?

How to do a SWOT Analysis

Vision – where am I going?

What is a Vision Statement and Why are They Important?

What? Mission, success and end-state

What is a Mission or Success Statement and Why Do You Need One?

Stage 2: The Reflection Point

The second part or stage is called the ‘reflection point’. In every decision making cycle you consider your options in the light of the situation, the risks and opportunities. This reflection point either takes you back to Stage 1, and a further iteration of refining the Strategic Framing, or onto Stage 3, Developing a Plan, where an actionable plan can be created for the chosen course of action, fulfilling the strategy.

Which: Route, risk, review, reflections

Which is the Best Course of Action?

Stage 3: Developing a Plan

The third section on planning uses the questions how, who and when to explore the detail needed to deliver on your desired course of action in alignment with your overall strategy.

How? Planning, Resources

How to Set Goals, Tasks and Milestones When Planning

When? Timing, programming and prioritisation

The Secret of Perfect Timing

Who? Self, team and network

Know Yourself: The Importance of Self-Awareness

How To Leverage Your Network And Build a Team

Case studies, examples and application of The Right Questions

The Right Questions in Organisations

How To Write A Business Case

How do you develop a new business system and create a process flow chart?

The Right Questions in Coaching Individuals

How to Make an Action Plan to Achieve Your Goal

The Seven Most Important Questions You Should Ask When Considering a Career Change

How to Make a Successful New Year’s Resolution