I like the questions in Inc. this month around exit interviews. I think there is alot to learn when people leave a company and most miss the opportunity.

• If the CEO left unexpectedly today and you were put in charge, what are the first things you would change?
• What could have changed six months ago that would have prevented you from looking for a new job?
• If you weren’t looking, what factors tipped the scale when an opportunity came up?
• Who do you think is next to resign? And why?
• Why didn’t you leave us sooner than now?
• Describe any areas of conflict that have affected either your performance or morale, or that you believe affected other employees.

They have links at the end of the article to additional resources at Workforce Management and BusinessBalls.com.