Dennis Matthies

Dennis Matthies is the co-founder and master coach of Vervago, a company focused on reshaping knowledge work.14 He is the creator of Precision Questioning & Answering, a framework he developed during his nearly 30-year tenure teaching at Stanford University.12

Matthies holds a B.S. in Physics from MIT and an M.A. in Philosophy and Humanities from Stanford University.12 His career includes:

1. Teaching at Stanford University (1976-1997), where he designed innovative courses.1
2. Consulting and teaching at companies like Microsoft and Cypress Semiconductor (1996-2004).1
3. Co-founding Vervago in 2004 with Monica Worline.2

At Vervago, Matthies coaches executives on presenting their best thinking during high-level meetings and leading their teams.4 His specialties include asking insightful questions, promoting self-reflection, and teaching methods to deepen and accelerate learning.1

Matthies is also known for developing experimental courses at Stanford's Center for Teaching and Learning, including Self Coaching, Mental Ecology, and Concept Busting.2 His work has influenced knowledge workers worldwide, with tens of thousands of people studying various versions of Precision Questioning.3