Construct a series of questions that you would ask in the opening portion of the following types of interviews: 

a. To obtain information from a county official about building permits for a report you have been assigned to deliver to senior management 

b. To write a biography of a long-time employee for a special presentation at her retirement party 

c. To counsel a subordinate about a problem he or she is having keeping his or her business expenses within budget guidelines will be looking for 5-8 questions for each scenario. Consider the type of interview it will be and indicate which question sequencing structure is most appropriate. 

I am looking for thoughtful responses. So, one word questions (why?) and/or asking for basic information (what is your name?) don't qualify.