Examples
These generic examples show how a weak question becomes a strong one. Adapt them to your own data and business terms.
Sales / revenue
Weak — “How are sales?”
Better — “Total sales revenue by month for 2025.”
Why — names the metric, the grouping, and the timeframe.
Customers
Weak — “Who are my best customers?”
Better — “Top 10 customers by total paid invoices in 2024.”
Why — defines “best” as a metric, a ranking, and a period.
Products
Weak — “Which products are popular?”
Better — “Which products sold the most units last quarter?”
Why — specifies the measure (units) and the timeframe.
Operations
Weak — “Any stock problems?”
Better — “List products with stock on hand below 10.”
Why — turns a vague worry into a concrete condition.
Finance / invoices
Weak — “Show me unpaid stuff.”
Better — “List overdue customer invoices with amount and due date.”
Why — names the entity, the condition (overdue), and the fields wanted.
Odoo-style
Weak — “Invoice issues this month?”
Better — “How many draft customer invoices were created this month?”
Why — names the status (draft), the entity, and the timeframe.
Keep examples grounded in your own terms and data. Start with a summary, then ask for the detailed list as a follow-up.