We’re all playing this weird game at work.

It’s like hide-and-seek but with our mistakes.

We’re so busy trying to look smart and competent that we forget something crucial: it’s okay not to have all the answers.

But what if I told you there’s a better way?

It’s called double-loop learning.

(As shared by Chris Argyris in HBR. Link below)

Fancy name, simple idea.

Think of it like this:

Most of the time, we’re just adjusting the thermostat.

Too hot?
Turn it down.

Too cold?
Crank it up.

But what if we started asking, “Hey, why are we even setting it at 68 degrees?”

Mind-blown yet?

I once worked with a team that was terrified of admitting a project was failing.

They kept tweaking and adjusting, hoping for a miracle.

Sound familiar?

What if they had felt safe to ask, “Should we even be doing this project?”

That’s the power of questioning the questioner.

It’s not about pointing fingers or playing the blame game.

It’s about creating a space where it’s okay to challenge assumptions.

Where we can say, “I don’t know, let’s figure it out together.”

I’ve seen companies transform when they embrace this approach.

Problems get solved faster.

Innovation flourishes.

People actually look forward to coming to work.

Imagine that!

Maybe, next time you’re in a meeting, try asking a question that makes people pause.

See what happens.

Are you ready to question the questioner?

It might feel uncomfortable at first.

But trust me, it’s worth it.

When we start questioning, we open up a whole new world of possibilities.

So, what’s the first question you’re going to challenge?

https://hbr.org/1977/09/double-loop-learning-in-organizations