The Solutions Focus, 3rd edition
Transforming change for coaches, leaders and consultants
by Paul Z. Jackson; Mark McKergow
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Pub Date 9 May 2024 | Archive Date 12 Aug 2024
John Murray Press | John Murray Business
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Description
Solutions Focus Practice is transforming coaching, consulting and leadership in organisations all over the world. A powerful yet simple approach to positive change, a solutions focus approach to people problems explores what works in a given situation and aims do more of it.
The Solutions Focus is the definitive guide to this revolutionary yet practical alternative to conventional wisdom. It demonstrates how the unique SIMPLE method of working sidesteps the search for the causes of trouble and heads directly for the solution. Today national solutions focus associations around the world from Sweden to Australia, base their training on the methods explained here.
Solutions focus is in widespread use by consultants, coaches, facilitators and managers. It can be applied at one-to-one, group or organisational levels. Applications include health and wellbeing, sales and negotiation, team building and leadership, performance management, organisational strategy and even peace-building and climate resilience.
This long-awaited new edition of The Solutions Focus is fully revised and updated for today's executive, career and life coaches. Including the transformative OSKAR coaching framework, one of the most used throughout the coaching world.
Revisions to this acclaimed book include updates throughout to position it in the contemporary landscape. Next generation developments are fully covered including new research on embodiment and experience, the role of hosting rather than directing, and the importance of detail.
New case studies from around the world including Nestle, Kraft, Tate and Canon continue the book's legacy of learning from real cases by looking closely at what happens and how it works. Finally, new material exploring improvisation and co-constructed stories completes the update and will ensure this book remains the leader in its field for generations to come.
Advance Praise
"Asking the Miracle Question opened us to a breakthrough that changed our business. The process is simple, and I believe it can be transformative for any challenge. That’s a miracle." —Pete Bissonette, CEO, Learning Strategies, Minnesota USA
"I was blown away by The Solutions Focus the first time I heard about it. I love the way it helps people rapidly shift their focus and move forward. The tiny signs and small steps make for such energizing progress. Mark and Paul’s work has stood the test of time – because it works!"—Raymond Aaron, New York Times bestselling author of Chicken Soup for the Parents Soul
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781399816526 |
| PRICE | £24.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 304 |
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Featured Reviews
Shelly H, Reviewer
I was a recent consultant at a company that embraced solution-focused rather than problem-focused ideology. They went to far and the approach resulted in many safety issues and other problems that did not have to be had they taken a more balanced approach. After reading the first one-third of this book, I realized I could not review it without bias as a result of that experience. Thank you for sharing the book with me. I recognize my bias and won't be posting a review of this book. I'm certain this book is helpful to many since it well-written and thoughtful.
Educator 48312
The Solutions Focus, 3rd Edition: Transforming change for coaches, leaders and consultants by Paul Z. Jackson and Mark McKergow* - What a fun read! If you are a coach, you probably always have a book with you to help you keep the right focus and move your clients to their next step. This book should be in your stack! This book not only helps you focus on solutions, but it takes you through their OSKAR framework:
Outcome
Scaling
Know How and Resources
Affirm and Action
Review
Really worth the read!
Helen H, Reviewer
This is the most in depth book on the solutions focus that I have come across. It gives a lot of information, tips and case studies on how to use the approach.
It also looks at tools and then the models application in coaching - covering individual, teams and the organisation.
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