Anchored questioning is a strategy to guide the other person in the discussion around the core question you set. Here are some steps and tips to create an anchor question question:
1.*Clear Goals**:
Before you begin, decide what you're trying to achieve and what topic you want the other person to focus on.
2.Select Core Question:
Choose a question that is relevant to your goal as the core topic, and the question should be open-ended and able to spark an in-depth discussion.
3.*Build Framework**:
Design relevant sub-questions or supplemental information that can support your core topic and help the other person understand it better.
4.*Bootstrap Conversation**:
In conversation, ask your core question at the right time, while using sub-questions and other information to guide the conversation so that the other person's attention is always focused on your topic.
5.*Stay flexible**:
If the conversation deviates from your core issue, try to bring the conversation back to your core issue in a clever way.
6.*Active Listening**:
When the other person answers, show interest in their point of view and respond to them in an encouraging way, so that they will be more willing to participate in the discussion about your topic.
7.*Provide Evidence**:
If possible, provide facts, figures, or other forms of support for your topic that will make your topic more persuasive.
8.*Summarize and repeat**:
At the end of the conversation, a brief summary of your topic and what you discussed can help reinforce the other person's impression of the topic.
9.*Practice Xi & Feedback**:
Anchoring questions requires skill and experience, and you can Xi through simulated or actual conversations and ask for feedback from others to keep improving.
Remember, while anchoring questions is an effective communication strategy, also respect the other person's point of view and don't force them too strongly into accepting your issue.