SOLWorld

Sharing and building Solution Focused practice in organisations

About Solution Focus

Solution Focused practice is transforming coaching, consulting, managing and leading in organisations all over the world. The approach values simplicity in philosophy and language and aims to discover "what works" in a given situation, simply and practically. The focus on what's wanted (not what's wrong), what's going well (rather than what's gone badly) and practical progress (rather than explanatory theory) leads to a positive and pragmatic way to work with organisations and individuals. SF has its roots in the therapeutic approach devised by Insoo Kim Berg and Steve de Shazer at BFTC Milwaukee and others.

This group was formed in 2002 and has so far held eight international conferences (the most recent in 2009 attended by participants from 20 countries) as well as three summer universities and events in Japan and North America. Read about the SOLWorld charter, past SOLWorld events, the Steering Group and the innovative and effective way that SOLWorld operates. To start finding your way around, read about making the most of SOLWorld.

Events

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Forum

Lilian Ing

Topics for discussion at 3rd Asia Pacific Solution Focused Approach Conference in Bali 2 Replies

Dear All As some of you might know, we are holding the "3rd Asia Pacific Solution Focused Approach Conference" in Bali, Indonesia on 11 - 12 June 2010,  at the Melia Bali and Spa Resort (www.meliab…

Started by Lilian Ing in Conferences and events. Last reply by Debbie Hogan Mar 14.

Judy Rees

Fast Company article 11 Replies

Hi all, I wondered if you'd seen this piece in Fast Company magazine http://bit.ly/dAtiaV. A lovely little introduction, or so it seems to me.

Started by Judy Rees in SF practice. Last reply by Rodney Daut Mar 1.

Hannes Couvreur

All adjectives reveal scales? 5 Replies

In describing situations clients often use adjectives. But these are - in itself - relative judgements, meaning they also refer to a positioning on an implicit scale in themselves. I wonder, what wo…

Started by Hannes Couvreur in SF practice. Last reply by Hannes Couvreur Dec. 21, 2009.

Hans-Peter Korn

Scharmer's "Theory U": What does it share with SF?

About this there is an interesting discussion running in our SOLUTION-List - have a look please: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa.exe? do your replies NOT HERE but in the SOLUTIONS-List! Cheers…

Started by Hans-Peter Korn in SF practice Nov. 22, 2009.

Marianne Inghels

Making real connection by using specific words 4 Replies

I am very interested in the language and combination of words that create connection instead of separation. Insights from non-violent communication (Rosenberg), sociocracy and decision building based…

Tagged: communication, teambuilding, cooperation, words, connection

Started by Marianne Inghels in SF practice. Last reply by Hannes Couvreur Nov. 11, 2009.

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Hans-Peter Korn updated their profile
yesterday
Paul Z Jackson added 2 discussions to the group London SF
yesterday
Joan Gallagher might attend Petra Mueller-Demary's event
May 6, 2010 at 9am to May 8, 2010 at 3pm
Dear Solutionists! We invite you to send us your proposal for the SOL world Conference 2010. Proposals need to be submitted till November 1st 2009. You will receive an answer after the evaluation of the proposals by December 15th 2009. The theme…
on Thursday
Dragana Bukvicki updated their profile
on Thursday
Maria Amerstorfer and Dragana Bukvicki joined SOLWorld
on Wednesday
Debbie Hogan replied to Lilian Ing's discussion 'Topics for discussion at 3rd Asia Pacific Solution Focused Approach Conference in Bali'
Come join us for the 3rd Asia Pacific Solution Focused Approach Conference in 11- 12 June 2010 in Bali. Pre-conference workshops with Peter Szabo, Harry Korman and Post-conference workshop with Mark McKergow. Conference schedule and workshop topics…
March 14
Bart van Loon left a comment for Pawel Walentynowicz
March 14
Ernst Bechinie and Garrett Chan joined SOLWorld
March 13
Magdalena Irina Vrajitoru is attending Petra Mueller-Demary's event
May 6, 2010 at 9am to May 8, 2010 at 3pm
Dear Solutionists! We invite you to send us your proposal for the SOL world Conference 2010. Proposals need to be submitted till November 1st 2009. You will receive an answer after the evaluation of the proposals by December 15th 2009. The theme…
March 11
Katalin Hankovszky commented on Katalin Hankovszky's event 'SOLworld Summer Retreat'
So one message, dedicated to Carin ;) you can find photos of the venue at http://solworld.ning.com/photo/albums/solworld-summer-retreat Summer picture so you can easily imagine it with sunshine even if there's snow in front your window right now
March 11
Carin Mussmann updated their profile
March 11
Carin Mussmann commented on Katalin Hankovszky's event 'SOLworld Summer Retreat'
I'm looking forward sharing experiences. My favorite topic is working with groups of coaches in education/training. And I love receving massage!! See you in Passug.
March 11

Books by SOLWorld members on amazon.co.uk

Books by SOLWorld members and other classics on amazon.de

 
 

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Blog Posts

Hans-Peter Korn

Retrospectives as Perspectives

Posted by Hans-Peter Korn on March 6, 2010 at 3:12pm — 2 Comments

Anton Stellamans

On the difference between SFT and MT & CBT

Posted by Anton Stellamans on March 2, 2010 at 8:13am — 3 Comments

Hans-Peter Korn

The Complex Manifesto

Posted by Hans-Peter Korn on February 17, 2010 at 12:59pm

Coert Visser

Pathways to solutions (2010)

Posted by Coert Visser on February 13, 2010 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Coert Visser

SFC CUBE: three dimensions of solution-focused change

Posted by Coert Visser on January 30, 2010 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

Paolo Terni

Visualization, the "preferred future" & Solution-Focused practice

Posted by Paolo Terni on January 19, 2010 at 5:14pm — 9 Comments

Jesper Christiansen

What makes it fun to work with SF?

Posted by Jesper Christiansen on January 16, 2010 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

Shakya

We Fear Change - But a Future Perfect Helps!

Posted by Shakya on January 13, 2010 at 3:00pm

Mark McKergow

Meeting with Agile software pioneer Alistair Cockburn

Posted by Mark McKergow on January 3, 2010 at 3:22pm — 5 Comments

Coert Visser

Supporting Clients’ Solution Building Process by Subtly Eliciting Positive Behaviour Descriptions and Expectations of Beneficial Change

Posted by Coert Visser on December 23, 2009 at 5:49pm — 1 Comment

Notes

Jumpstart into Solution Focus

You want to learn more about "Solution Focus"?
You prefer a "step by step" introduction instead to start with reading some voluminous books?
You would appreciate to have a compete "helicopter view" on SF after the first step already?… Continue

Created by Hans-Peter Korn Dec 25, 2009 at 10:25am. Last updated by Hans-Peter Korn Dec. 25, 2009.

Making the most of SOLWorld.ning.com

If you’ve just arrived at the SOLWorld ning group, you may be looking at all the features and wondering where to start.  This note might be helpful…

 

… Continue

Created by Mark McKergow Jun 3, 2008 at 4:55pm. Last updated by Mark McKergow Dec. 25, 2009.

SOLWorld Resources

Welcome to the SOLWorld Resources section.  This part of the site features information about the SOLWorld network, our past events and materials from our previous website.  It will take some time to update all the information, so thanks for your patience. 

Information in this part of the site is 'read-only'.  If you want to start discussions, please go to the Forum or Groups. 

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Created by Mark McKergow May 12, 2008 at 4:08pm. Last updated by Hans-Peter Korn Dec. 25, 2009.

 

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