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Name for One-or-maybe-half-a-point-higher-on-the-scale?
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The SOL2012 Experience: "Sharing Steps to Success"

September 6, 2012 at 9am to September 8, 2012 at 12:30pm – Keble College, Oxford University

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Shakya commented on Fredrike Bannink's blog post 'Managementbook of the Year 2012'

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The SOL2012 Experience: "Sharing Steps to Success" at Keble College, Oxford University

September 6, 2012 at 9am to September 8, 2012 at 12:30pm

You are invited to join us for the learning and sharing event of the year!Here are just a few great reasons to be there... you can:join an extraordinary group of people with a shared interest in making things work better in organisationsmeet dozens of world-class practitioners and thought-leaders in the fieldchoose from…See More

Shakya is attending Sue Lickorish's event Jan 12

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Shakya commented on Paul Z Jackson's blog post 'Staying On The Surface'

Thanks Paul (and everyone else in the conversation). I'm pleased to read reference to "The research ... also in coaching" - does anyone have specific details/references?

Sep 7, 2011

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Shakya joined Paul Z Jackson's group May 21, 2011

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SOLWorld International Conference 2010 "Inspire the Desire" at Bucharest - Romania

May 6, 2010 at 9am to May 8, 2010 at 3pm

Dear Solutionists!Spring is in the air and only a few more weeks to go! Looking forward seeing you in May on the SOL 2010 in Bucharest. Inspiring workshop and plenary session with participants from all around the word promise to become a great experience. For more details visitwww.SOLworld2010.com/programSee More

Shakya is attending Petra Mueller-Demary's event Jan 14, 2010

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We Fear Change - But a Future Perfect Helps!

A good friend, fellow Buddhist and fellow coach, by the name of Jñānagarbha, came on an SF-Coaching Course I was running. When asked to summarise the Future Perfect, he made a very interesting point, even drawing on the film "Wayne's World"!Apparently in the film, Wayne's friend Garth says "We Fear Change" - and anyone who's ever been involved in a change management programme can testify to that! But.... when we imagine the future perfect in vivid detail, we make our desired change more…See More

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Yes, I agree very much with your comments - how affirmation is better if its more specific and "grounded". In terms of quality of affirmation I'd say this is about 4 on the scale - but I still like the idea..... and it does seem to…

Oct 19, 2009

Hans-Peter Korn left a comment for Shakya

Yes, this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao about the power of affirmation is interesting: It triggered me to think, how far this is in a way related to SF. And I think: It is not. It it showing INHO a kind of unspecific affirmations…

Oct 19, 2009

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Where are you based? (City & Country): sfwork and windhorse:evolution

In which role(s) do you use SF ideas and tools? (You can pick more than one): Coach, Consultant, Trainer

What is your connection to Solution Focused Work (based on Insoo Kim Berg and Steve de Shazer at BFTC Milwaukee and others)?: I train and coach for sfwork, "The Centre for Solutions Focus at Work" set up by Mark McKergow and Jenny Clarke. My first love is coaching, and I always find myself alive and energized after a good coaching session. I also love developing new applications of Solutions Focus, such as the MAGIC negotiation model and the iFLOW model of personal effectiveness.
I'm also the Learning and Development manager of windhorse:evolution, a Buddhist-run retailing business which gives all its profits to charity.
I'm an ordained Buddhist (which is where I got my name) and a keen landscape photographer. If you'd like to see my photos, I tend to post them on facebook (and you'll find me easily enough, there aren't too many people called Shakya Kumara!)

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We Fear Change - But a Future Perfect Helps!

A good friend, fellow Buddhist and fellow coach, by the name of Jñānagarbha, came on an SF-Coaching Course I was running. When asked to summarise the Future Perfect, he made a very interesting point, even drawing on the film "Wayne's World"!

Apparently in the film, Wayne's friend Garth says "We Fear Change" - and anyone who's ever been involved in a change management programme can testify to that! But.... when we imagine the future perfect in vivid detail, we make our desired change… Continue

Posted on January 13, 2010 at 3:00pm

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At 5:10pm on October 19, 2009, Hans-Peter Korn said…: Yes, this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao about the power of affirmation is interesting: It triggered me to think, how far this is in a way related to SF. And I think: It is not. It it showing INHO a kind of unspecific affirmations like "you are doing such a important job" "your suite dresses you very well". In contrast to this SF points on very specific benefits based on interactions between me and my partner and SF is not dealing with feelings or impressions. An SF e.g. might be: "Yesterday you worked half an hour more to finish the draft of the contract and mailed it to me, so I could prepare myself yesterday evening very good for the meeting today in the morning. This was really a great help for me - thank you!"

At 11:34pm on June 12, 2009, David E. Weber said…: Hi, Shakya, we didn't meet in Texel, but in 2010 I plan to attend the conference in Bucharest (or wherever it will be held). Perhaps we can meet there. DW

At 5:04pm on June 9, 2009, Bart Neels said…: Hi Shakya,

nice to have you back! the pleasure was all mine !
Bart

At 1:50pm on September 25, 2008, Colin Coombs said…: Hi Shakya
Today is much better for me than tomorrow, or after you get back. Cheers.
Colin

At 1:07pm on September 25, 2008, Shakya said…: Hi Colin,
yes, that'd be great. I'll try to give you a call today or tomorrow (then I'm away for a week). Thanks for persisting with me!
cheers
Shakya

At 11:34am on September 25, 2008, Colin Coombs said…: Hi Shakya
I agree - Ivan's comment possible solutions have weaker signals were a real eye opener for me and (you too!) Weren't we going to have a chat on the phone? Should still do this (07906473610) or if you are in London give me a shout and we could meet for a coffee. Would be good to catch up and exchange ideas.
Hope all well.
Colin

At 2:48pm on August 19, 2008, Colin Coombs said…: Hi Shakya
Sorry to have taken so long to respond to your post, I overlooked it. I'd be happy to chat about learning bites and our experiences with these. Why not call me on 0207 887 8024 or 07906 473610 sometime for a chat? Hope all well with you.
Colin

At 3:37pm on June 23, 2008, Colin Coombs said…: Hi Shakya
Apologies for being so slow, your post got overlooked in the torrent of recent stuff! Happy to be your friend, hope things are going well.
All the best
Colin

At 9:16pm on June 10, 2008, Nicola Buckingham said…: Hello Shakya, so enjoy the creativity of our phone coaching - great to meet you here! Warm wishes Niki

At 8:07pm on June 6, 2008, Bruce Woodings said…: Hi, Shakya,
I enjoyed our session today and it seems that we are making progress! Let's get together soon.
Regards, Bruce

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Managementbook of the Year 2012

Posted by Fredrike Bannink on February 2, 2012 at 9:25pm — 2 Comments

Local Radio

Posted by Owen Charnley on January 31, 2012 at 3:23pm

Is organisational work different to therapy

Posted by Jenny Clarke on January 18, 2012 at 4:22pm

Solution focused conflict management with Fredrike Bannink in Copenhagen

Posted by Jesper H Christiansen on January 6, 2012 at 7:00pm

Registration for the "Kalimera SOL Summer Retreat 2012 Hydra" is now open!

Posted by Dominik Godat on December 28, 2011 at 11:59am

Impressions from the workshop in Bale in december

Posted by Carin Mussmann on December 16, 2011 at 9:59pm

"Give me feedback or I die" - analysing interactions

Posted by Paul Z Jackson on November 28, 2011 at 3:31pm — 1 Comment

When a trainee in SF coaching says he is worse off after the training... and why the trainer is happy to hear that

Posted by Paolo Terni on November 7, 2011 at 8:04pm

Discover Solutions through Dimensions, Time and Cost: DTC Operator

Posted by michael cardus on November 3, 2011 at 2:44pm

The art of being in between

Posted by Hannes Couvreur on November 2, 2011 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

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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 complete "helicopter view" on SF after the first step… Continue

Created by Hans-Peter Korn Dec 25, 2009 at 10:25am. Last updated by Hans-Peter Korn May 28, 2010.

Making the most of SOLWorld.ning.com

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

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Created by Mark McKergow Jun 3, 2008 at 4:55pm. Last updated by Jesper H Christiansen Jun 1, 2011.

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