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Example questions

Start with any question that fits, tweak the wording if you like, and paste it into your Pulsecheck. Each item has a “Copy” button that puts the question on your clipboard.

Customer / prospect meeting feedback external meetings

Use these after a customer or prospect call, demo, or workshop.

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  • What part of this conversation was most valuable for you?
  • What was missing or not covered enough that you wish we had spent more time on?
  • How clear was the connection between your priorities and what we showed (1–10)?
  • How well did we tailor the discussion to your situation (1–10)?
  • How likely are you to invite colleagues to a follow-up session (1–10)?
  • What would you most like us to go deeper on in a follow-up session?
  • Is there anything we could have done differently to make this meeting more valuable?

How did I do? internal debrief

Use this with your own team (SEs, AEs, CSMs, partners) after a customer or prospect meeting.

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  • What is one thing I did in this meeting that I should definitely keep doing?
  • Did I spend the right amount of time on discovery vs. demo vs. slides?
  • Is there anything I did that might have confused or lost the customer?
  • How well did I partner with you and the rest of the team (1–10)?
  • Where did I add the most value in this meeting?
  • Where did I add the least value in this meeting?
  • What would you suggest I try differently in my next meeting with this account?

Internal stakeholder / leadership readout internal audience

Use after an internal talk, QBR, roadmap review, or strategy presentation to your own org.

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  • What should we do more of in future sessions like this?
  • What should we change or remove to make this more valuable next time?
  • Did this session give you what you need to move forward with your decisions?
  • Was the level of detail about right for you?
  • Is there anything you wish we had spent more time on?
  • Is there anything you wish we had spent less time on?
  • What is one concrete improvement you’d suggest for the next version of this session?

Manager / leadership feedback upward feedback

Use these when you want honest input on how you’re showing up as a manager or leader.

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  • Do you feel safe raising concerns or bad news with me?
  • How well do I listen when you disagree with me (1–10)?
  • Is there anything I do that unintentionally makes your job harder?
  • What could I do that would make your work feel more supported or unblocked?
  • How well do I protect your time and focus (1–10)?
  • Do you feel you’re getting enough feedback from me on your work?
  • What’s one thing I could start doing that would make me a better manager for you?
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Quick team check-in internal teams

Use when you want a fast read on how your team is doing this week.

  • On a scale of 1–10, how sustainable does your workload feel right now?
  • How clear are your priorities for this week (1–10)?
  • What is one thing that would make next week better for you?
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  • Is there anything getting in the way of doing your best work right now?
  • Do you feel you have the right tools and information to do your job well?
  • Is there anything we should stop doing as a team because it adds little value?
  • How supported do you feel by the team around you (1–10)?
  • How is your overall energy level at work right now (1–10)?
  • What’s one win from this week you’re proud of?
  • What is one thing you wish leadership understood about your day-to-day reality?

Event / workshop feedback sessions & offsites

Use after a meeting, workshop, offsite, or summit.

  • How useful was this session for you personally (1–10)?
  • Did you feel your time was respected during this event?
  • What is one thing we should absolutely repeat next time?
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  • What is one thing we should change or drop next time?
  • If you could change one part of this event format, what would you change?
  • Is there a topic you wish we had covered that we didn’t?
  • How would you rate the balance of presentation vs. discussion (1–10)?
  • Did you leave with clear next steps or actions?
  • What moment or segment stood out most for you?
  • What would make this a “must attend” event for you in the future?

Change / decision feedback proposals & plans

Use these when you’re rolling out a change or testing a decision.

  • How confident are you in this decision or plan (1–10)?
  • What is the biggest risk or worry you see with this change?
  • What is one improvement you would make before we move ahead?
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  • Is there anyone or any group you think will be surprised by this change?
  • What would success look like for you personally with this change?
  • What’s one thing we could do to make this change easier to live with day-to-day?
  • How clear is the “why” behind this decision (1–10)?
  • Do you feel your perspective was heard in shaping this decision?
  • What’s the smallest adjustment that would meaningfully improve this plan for you?
  • What would make you more confident in this change?

Product / service feedback customers & users

Use these with customers, beta users, or internal users of a tool.

  • How well does this product or service solve your problem (1–10)?
  • What is your favorite thing about this product or service?
  • What is the most frustrating part of using this product or service?
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  • If you could change one thing about this product or service, what would it be?
  • What were you using before this, and how does this compare?
  • Is there a feature you wish existed that would make this an easy “must-have” for you?
  • How easy is it to get started using this product (1–10)?
  • How likely are you to recommend this product to a colleague or friend (1–10)?
  • What almost made you stop using this product, if anything?
  • What kind of help or guidance would make this product easier to adopt?

Teachers surveying students classroom

Use these to get honest feedback on lessons and how students are doing.

  • How clear were today’s lesson and expectations (1–10)?
  • What was the most helpful part of today’s class for you?
  • What were your takeaways from my session?
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  • Was there anything in today’s lesson that felt confusing or rushed?
  • How comfortable do you feel asking questions in this class (1–10)?
  • What is one thing I could do differently to help you learn better?
  • Do class activities help you understand the material better than lectures alone?
  • How fair do you feel the workload and assignments are right now (1–10)?
  • Is there anything outside of class that is making it harder for you to keep up?
  • What is one change that would make this class better for you?

Medical / dental visit feedback patients

Use these after appointments to understand how the visit felt for patients.

  • How clearly did we explain what was going on with your health (1–10)?
  • How comfortable did you feel asking questions during your visit (1–10)?
  • What were your takeaways from today’s visit?
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  • Did you feel we listened carefully to your concerns?
  • Did you leave with a clear understanding of your next steps or follow-up?
  • How respectful and caring was our staff during your visit (1–10)?
  • Was there anything about the visit that made you uncomfortable or uncertain?
  • How easy was it to schedule and check in for your appointment (1–10)?
  • Is there anything we could do to make future visits easier for you?
  • Would you feel comfortable recommending our practice to a friend or family member (1–10)?

Coaches surveying team or parents sports & activities

Use these with players or parents to understand how the experience feels.

  • How clear are our team’s goals and expectations (1–10)?
  • How positive and supportive does the team environment feel (1–10)?
  • What were your takeaways from this practice or game?
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  • Do you feel players are being treated fairly and consistently?
  • How well do you feel communication is working between coaches and players (1–10)?
  • For parents: how well do you feel informed about schedules, expectations, and changes (1–10)?
  • Is there anything about our coaching style you’d like to see more of?
  • Is there anything about our coaching style you’d like to see less of?
  • What is one thing that would make the experience better for players?
  • What is one thing that would make the experience better for parents?

Pastors / church leaders surveying churchgoers community & faith

Use these to understand how services and community life are landing.

  • How helpful was today’s message for your real life (1–10)?
  • How connected did you feel to the community today (1–10)?
  • What were your takeaways from today’s message?
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  • Was anything in today’s service confusing or hard to relate to?
  • Do you feel there is space for honest questions and doubts here (1–10)?
  • What kind of topics would you like to hear more teaching on?
  • How welcome do you think a new person would feel walking in for the first time (1–10)?
  • Is there any practical support you wish our community offered more of?
  • What is one thing you appreciate most about this church?
  • What is one change that would make this church feel more like “home” for you?

Tip: pair a 1–10 question with an open text question: one to measure, one to understand the “why”.