The Solutions Focus, 3rd edition

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 to 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. It includes 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 Nestlé, 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.