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Convergent Questions 

The word CONVERGENT means coming closer together; converging (like two roads or two rivers that come together to form one).
Convergent thinking is a problem solving technique in which ideas from different fields or participants are brought together (synthesised) to find a single optimum solution to a clearly defined problem. 
Therefore convergent questions are designed to try and help you find the solution to a problem, or a single response to a question. It is about narrowing down, refining or honing in on something. 
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Some examples of these types of questions include:
What is the common theme here?
​What is the single most important point that has been made?

What is one word that would describe…....?
​What was the reason why.....?
​What happened as a result of..........?
​What happens when you .......?
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    • Defining Questions
    • Locating Questions
    • Selecting Questions
    • Organising Questions
    • Presenting Questions
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  • Six Thinking Hats
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