Introduction to Solution Focused working
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This document provides an overview of solution focused approaches for school improvement. It discusses building rapport, defining solution focused vs. problem focused approaches, asking good questions that start with what, where, when and how, a model of self-esteem, using scaling questions, handling sticky issues, and conducting a resource interview. The goal is to have a more positive, collaborative approach focused on solutions rather than blame when addressing problems.
Introduction to Solution Focused working
- 1. School Improvement Network Solution Focused Approaches
- 2. Rapport Building • In pairs find 5 things that you have in common with each other. • However…… – NOT: – - work related – - chocolate – - shopping – - football • Try and find some challenging ones – ones that go beyond the “we are both (fe)male”
- 3. What are Solution Focused Approaches?
- 4. PROBLEM FOCUSED CYCLE Less collaboration Less emotional energy Blame Who / what is causing it? Less change We have a problem! What is the problem?
- 5. SOLUTION FOCUSED CYCLE Notice it happening More change Who / what helps More emotional energy What did you do? More collaboration What would we like instead?
- 6. Asking good questions… • Book, play, TV etc. • Partner asks lots of curious questions • However, questions may only start with: – WHAT – WHERE – WHEN – HOW Please note – “WHO” & “WHY” are forbidden!!
- 7. Taking RESPONSE ability E V E N T S + R E S P O N S E = O U T C O M E
- 8. A Model of Self-Esteem SELF IMAGE SELF-ESTEEM B R I C K W A L L Alternate ImageInappropriate Compensatory Behaviour Reticular Activating System Opt Out IDEAL SELF Self Talk
- 9. 0 10 Current Position? Why not zero? First sign? Good Enough? ? Scaling
- 10. Sticky Issues • 5 mins – A presents their issue – B & C LISTEN without interrupting • 3 mins – B & C ask curios, detail & clarifying questions • 7 mins – A “eavesdrops” on B & C • What seems to be the main issue? • What questions does “A’s” sticky issue raise • What didn’t you hear that you wonder about? • OPTIONAL = Debrief
- 11. Resource Interview • Ask your partner to talk about something they have achieved in their life that makes them feel proud and which has nothing to do with their professional life • Your role is to be absolutely fascinated
- 12. Some possible questions… • How did you do that? • Tell me more about that… • What else? • What do you think this says about you? • Who wouldn’t be surprised that you were able to achieve this? DO NOT tell your story DO take notes!