Closed questions

Closed questions are questions answered with a yes, a no, or a single piece of information. They are used little in coaching, because they close thought rather than opening it. Still, they have their place: they are useful for clarifying a commitment or confirming a decision. The question 'will you do this this week?' ties the client to a clear answer. What is wrong is not the closed question but putting it in the place of an open one.