a Socratic dialogue workshop
Elenchus Workshop: Master the art of Q&A
One goal is to ask questions that cause your partner to change. Not from being corrected or disagreed with, but from coming to terms with internal tensions. You want to help your partner grow on their own terms and by their own desires. As they say, real change comes from within. This is sometimes called "the elenchus,” which is a Socratic technique that seeks discovery through collaborative dialogue.

Workshop Overview

This hands-on workshop is designed to help professionals like you master the art of Socratic dialogue—a powerful tool for facilitating meaningful conversations, driving innovation, and building trust within teams.

Using materials and techniques developed at Intel, Stanford, and MIT, you’ll gain practical skills to:

• Ask questions that uncover insights and resolve contradictions.
• Lead discussions with confidence in multicultural environments.
• Build stronger relationships through strategic empathy and active listening.
• Adapt your communication style to diverse situations and personalities.

Whether you’re leading a team, managing cross-cultural projects, or simply looking to improve your communication skills, this workshop will equip you with tools you can use immediately.

Key Benefits

• Enhanced Collaboration: Learn how to ask questions that encourage teamwork and creative problem-solving.
• Cross-Cultural Leadership: Develop the skills to lead discussions confidently in multicultural settings.
• Improved Communication: Practice techniques to clarify, confirm, and connect with others effectively.
• Confidence Building: Gain fluency and confidence through focused speaking exercises and role plays.
• Trust Building: Use strategic empathy to foster trust and strengthen professional relationships.

Workshop Highlights

• Socratic Method Fundamentals: A simple three-step framework to identify claims, expose contradictions, and refine ideas.
• Strategic Empathy: Exercises from elite MBA programs to help you understand and connect with your audience.
• Body Language & Tone: Learn how to use non-verbal cues to build authentic connections.
• Diverse Question Categories: Explore a wide range of questions designed to elicit knowledge, analysis, innovation, and more.
• Interactive Role Plays: Practice real-world scenarios to extend your ability to adapt to different situations and personalities.

Workshop Format

• Location: Available in-person in Japan or online (Zoom, etc.).
• Materials: A comprehensive workbook with exercises and examples will be provided.
• Customization: Role plays and content can be tailored to your team’s specific needs.
• Feedback: Receive personalized feedback based on your concerns or standardized rubrics.

Privacy & Professionalism

• Confidentiality: All sessions are for educational purposes only. Participant identities will not be shared, and sessions will not be recorded or distributed.
• Anonymous Participation: You may participate anonymously if preferred.

Pricing & Plans

Various plans are available to suit your team’s size and needs. Contact us for a customized quote.