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Are You Answering Closed-Ended Questions Effectively?
bury the competition, not the lead
Remote Octopus & Claire Wescott
May 22, 2025
Hi there,
Closed-ended questions are designed to be simple.
Yet we often overcomplicate them by burying the lead. ⛏️
Simple, clear answers to closed-ended questions will empower your stakeholders to move quickly with momentum.
P.S. We’ll be off next week + back on Thursday 6/5!
⚡ Supercharge of the Week
Remote Octopus recommends clearly providing yes, no, or unsure replies when answering questions from stakeholders.