Up: [[Questioning]] Related: [[Seven Cs of Note Making with my Additions]] Created: 2022-10-24 Updated: 2026-09-08 In focused conversation it’s important to follow the sequence of ORID as below. All questions are content-free and usually start with *how, what, which, why* I’ve made connections within the note to Nick’s [[Seven Cs of Note Making with my Additions]]. Uses both left and right brains Understands that meaning is created # Objective - What is it? (Nick’s Clarify) Personalized, this could be what did I see? what was said? - What words or phrases stand out? - What happened? - Focus is on data, facts, truths # Reflective - What does it remind me of? (Nick’s Connect) Personalized, Have I ever experienced something similar? - How does it make me feel? - What surprised me? - What do I wonder about? (Nick’s Critique) - What went through my mind when it was happening? - Focus is on reactions, moods, memories, associations # Interpretation - What is this all about? (Nick’s Clarify) - What does this mean for me? (Nick’s Clarify) - Why is this important? (Nick’s Clarify) - What can I learn from this? - What’s the ideal outcome? - Were there other choices in that situation? - What assumptions am I making? - What new information would change my mind? - Builds a story of what’s happening; meaning, purpose, implications, considering options # Decision (Action) - What are my next steps? - What do I need to do differently? - Now what? - What action do I want/need to take? - Where else have I used this approach? How did it work? - What do I need for this action to be successful? > [!User] R. Brian Stanfield in *The Art of Focused Conversation* Note: The process is Stanfield’s as are some of the questions. Some questions are mine or have come from other facilitation guides. Alternatively, I also like using the What? —> So What? —> Now What? framework because it is so action driven.