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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Bärbel Fink

EBTA 2009 - who else needs to find out about it?

Hi everyone, I would appreciate your input about networks and multipliers that might help us get the word out about EBTA 2009 - the annual conference of the European Brief Therapy Association (Sep...

Tagged: EBTA2009

Started by Bärbel Fink in Conferences and events Jun 3.

Marianne Inghels

Making real connection by using specific words 3 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 bas...

Tagged: communication, teambuilding, cooperation, words, connection

Started by Marianne Inghels in SF practice. Last reply by Hans-Peter Korn May 28.

Alan Kay

SOL Texel Party Night 5 Replies

Good time had by all... http://picasaweb.google.ca/glasgrp/SOLTexel

Started by Alan Kay in SF practice. Last reply by Alan Kay May 20.

Stanus Cloete

Looking to link up with SF Practitioners in South Africa 1 Reply

Hi Everyone, I am looking to link up with SF Practitioners in South Africa. Is there an existing group that communicate regurlarly? I would really appreciate it if SF practitioners from South Afric...

Started by Stanus Cloete in SF practice. Last reply by Varecia Hunter May 19.

Sue Lickorish

"Think Twice, Be Nice" - join our new community and share ideas

Some of you know that in May 2008, 2 weeks after SOL Cologne, my nephew Toby Cooke died from head injuries following a road rage attack. I wrote my first (and only) blog post here while he was in i...

Started by Sue Lickorish in SF practice May 12.

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Collette Clavadetscher left a comment for Simon Lee
Slowly but surely getting settled in. I realize that I have too many things and not enough room! Looking forward to the rest of the course. Have a great summer!
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Christine Roche updated their profile
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Christine Roche joined Sietske Brouwer's group
SF Working with Children
Working with children is a challenge but can be great fun using SF. If you would like to share experiences and discoveries in this field, please join this group.
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Masashi Ishikawa commented on Tabea Szabo's video 'SOL Conference Texel part 1'
How nice! Great work! Tabae and Molly, you're something else :-) Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! with big smile :-) masa
5 hours ago
Ruiko Aoki commented on Ruiko Aoki's video 'J-SOL TWO Day 1'
Hi Simon, Thank you very much! J-SOL started in last year successfully and kept growing this year. I am neither a coach nor a counselor nor consultant. But it was really great experience for me to witness that people shared their knowledge each ot...
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Simon Lee commented on Ruiko Aoki's video 'J-SOL TWO Day 1'
Wow! What an outstanding conference that you, Aoki-san and the team have put together. I am really impressed. I am sure you all enjoyed the conference and learned a lot from everyone. I am so happy that Solution focused has really taken off in Asi...
6 hours ago
Christine Roche joined Peter Röhrig's group
SF Activities, Tools & Methods
A continuation of the "acitivities-book" in electronic form, for comments on experiences, useful variations and new ideas (for volume 2). And for a discussion on how we apply sf principles in our work by solutionising our toolbox.
6 hours ago
Michael Hjerth commented on Mark McKergow's blog post 'At last... Inbetween is finally published - read it here'
Hi Impressive work! I really see the honest attempt to capture some elusive qualities of SFT. I have chosen other angles to look at SFT that are not in contrast to inner/outer aspects. I do think it is important that the inbetween-position is arti...
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Christine Roche updated their profile photo
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Petra Mueller-Demary added an event
May 6, 2010 at 9am to May 8, 2010 at 2pm
A great opportunity to share, learn and connect with solution focused leaders, managers, coaches and consultants worldwide.
13 hours ago
George Agafitei left a comment for Roswitha Menke
Hi Roswitha and thank you for your thoughts to all three of us. Big hugs and good luck in everything you do George
14 hours ago
George Agafitei left a comment for Simon Lee
Hello Simon, as you can see on Ruiko Aoki-san movies, I have participated to J-SOL. It was a wonderful experience. I will ever remember such strong event. Maybe we will Skype or mail for details. What do you say? Big hugs from George
14 hours ago

Books by SOLWorld members on amazon.co.uk

Books by SOLWorld members and other classics on amazon.de

 
 

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Mark McKergow

At last... Inbetween is finally published - read it here

Posted by Mark McKergow on July 6, 2009 at 9:30am — 5 Comments

Hans-Peter Korn

Individuals and interactions over processes and tools!

Posted by Hans-Peter Korn on June 27, 2009 at 2:17pm — 2 Comments

Carl Plant

Solution focused practice wiki project

Posted by Carl Plant on June 25, 2009 at 6:43am — 3 Comments

Hans-Peter Korn

Could or should SF be scientifically researched?

Posted by Hans-Peter Korn on June 21, 2009 at 9:56pm — 1 Comment

Coert Visser

Which books have fundamentally changed the way you think?

Posted by Coert Visser on June 21, 2009 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Paolo Terni

Distinction: SF coaching vs. "being positive"

Posted by Paolo Terni on June 19, 2009 at 11:58am — 5 Comments

Paolo Terni

Distinction: SF & Positive Psychology

Posted by Paolo Terni on June 15, 2009 at 9:48pm — 2 Comments

Coert Visser

Pratenonline.nl - free and anonymous access for youth to highly trained solution-focused professionals

Posted by Coert Visser on June 7, 2009 at 1:53pm

Stephanie von Bidder

Video of the TEXEL Conference!!!

Posted by Stephanie von Bidder on June 3, 2009 at 5:00pm

Stefanie Kirschbaum

A Snackbar on Texel ...

Posted by Stefanie Kirschbaum on June 1, 2009 at 10:24pm — 1 Comment

Notes

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. 

How SOLWorld works
The SOLWorld Charter
The SOLWorld Steering Group
Past SOLWorld events
The SOLUTIONS-L email listserv

 

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Mark

 

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