By J. Mason
Online Career Tips Editor
Some of the more appealing articles out there answer top of mind questions. In the office, if you can answer hard questions you become a go-to colleague. Life is about answering questions, as well as creating new ones. When you’re in a rut for new ideas in the office write down some of your questions. I find the best times to do this is during meetings. Be an active listener with your co-workers and write down the thoughts you’re having as the conversation is happening.
Keep the questions for your idea bank, don’t share prematurely. Expand on the questions that relate to a a current issue, or a company initiative. A good manager will end a meeting with a question for you to noodle on. Start off with that question and build a mind map with your own. You can keep the list static through sticky notes, or a notepad, or make it more dynamic with room for growth through a Google doc. Try asking yourself new questions every work to keep your ideas fresh, and to keep yourself engaged with your work.
[see also: Pitch Your Project, Not Just Your Idea]
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