The Solutions Focus |
We are a consultancy specialising in change management and organisational design.
We offer training, coaching and research. Our recent projects include teambuilding at the Tate, constructive conversations in care homes, and research into resilience. Our innovative team brings fresh perspectives to client problems and challenges. We develop strong working relationships with clients to reach actions that make a useful difference. Contact us now to discuss your next project.
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Our Team |
Our team consists of coaches, consultants and facilitators; inspirational and knowledgeable people with extensive experience, led by Paul Z Jackson and Janine Waldman.
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Paul Z. Jackson![]() Paul is an inspirational consultant, designer, facilitator and coach. As a journalist, a senior producer with BBC Radio and as the founder of the More Fool Us improvisation comedy team, he has prompted a lot of laughter, on-stage and off, mostly intentionally.
A graduate of Oxford University (MA, Oxon), and contributor to scholarly publications, his books include Impro Learning, 58½ Ways to Improvise in Training, The Inspirational Trainer and Easy. Paul has delighted audiences at many conferences and seminars. With a background in comedy and performance, he brings humour and drama to his talks. He is co-author of the ground-breaking book, The Solutions Focus – Making Coaching & Change SIMPLE, rated as one of the Top 30 Business Books of the year in the USA. Paul draws on his experiences in consulting, coaching, improvisational comedy and drama, his work in journalism and the BBC, to create impactful, story-rich presentations that relate to your organisational needs. Find out more about Paul’s other work at www.impro.org.uk |
Janine Waldman, MSc FCIPD![]() Janine has two decades of experience in her specialisms of executive coaching and training, plus a wealth of expertise in consultancy and organisational development. She held senior HRD positions in the UK and New Zealand before becoming a Director of The Solutions Focus.
A fellow of the CIPD she is a visiting lecturer on HRM, leadership and management programmes, and has taught on post-graduate courses at Birkbeck and Westminster Universities. Janine specialises in bringing about positive change and implementing constructive and resourceful ways of working. She has introduced thousands of managers and professionals to solutions-focused approaches with clients worldwide, including Beiersdorf AG, Ashridge Business School, Reading Borough Council, Imperial College, and John Laing. A frequent contributor to management journals she is co-author of Positively Speaking: The Art of Constructive Conversations with a Solutions Focus and a regular presenter at international conferences. Find out more about Janine's other work at www.j9w.co.uk |