"Solutions orientated thinking and actions are amongst the most powerful tools a modern executive can have. Weaving positive delivery into my business has enabled me to find ways forward with changes that seemed unattainable."
Andrew Fowlie - General Manager, NHS Grampian.
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"It is easy to understand and can be implemented without changing a great deal else about what we do. Its emphasis on building on what already works well is attractive to staff who may be tired of fad-like initiatives offering little impact."
Michael Coughlin - Chief Executive, Reading Borough Council.
Change Projects
"The biggest improvement is the change in the behaviour of the management team. The programme gave a clear focus and direction to what people were doing. It was hard work and very rewarding..."
Tim Grier - Managing Director, John Laing Integrated Services.
Raising Performance
"...takes away the bullshit and waffle and cuts to the chase, while still recognising success at the same time. It helps us understand where we are and gives us the opportunity to reflect on our achievements and attainments."
Tim Grier - Managing Director, John Laing Integrated Services.
Strategy Workshops
"More than 15 years ago, I picked up a copy of Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury and was immediately excited by their ideas and the thought of applying these concepts in the field... The logic and ethics of the approach are refreshing..."
Nancy Caldwell - Consultant, USA.
"It was the best workshop I have been on for a long time both from the point of view of the usefulness of the content but also from the way it was taught. I also really enjoyed the interactions with the rest of the group."
Gavin Meikle - Inter-Activ Coaching.
Positively Speaking
"A sweet new way to solve problems, clearly articulated and easily practiced."
Paul Scheele - Chief Executive, Learning Strategies Corp.
Positively Speaking
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Fraser Croft - Manager, Aon.
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Principal, Guildford College.
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Positively Speaking
The Art of Constructive Conversations with a Solutions Focus
- I've got a difficult conversation that I'm really not looking forward to
- I want to change my boss's mind, but he doesn't listen
- I need my team to take responsibility for their own issues
Positively Speaking is a course that contains three live workshops, wrapped around six weeks of working with a study guide-book. These elements teach you the Solutions Focus tools through discussions, case studies and – above all – by you working on, reporting and getting feedback on your own issues. You’ll see instant results within your regular work, as you test your skills week by week. This programme is therefore suitable for any member of staff interested in developing their conversational skills.
Solutions Focus is a positive approach to change, offering you tools and principles that you can apply to enjoy more constructive conversations more of the time – whether it’s with your boss, colleagues, friends or family.
By participating in the programme you will:
- Discover what makes some conversations better than others
- Acquire a tool kit that enables you to hold more constructive conversations every time you choose to speak
- Identify and build on what you are doing that is already working
- Get what you want professionally and personally by engaging in skilled communications with those around you.
The programme guide book , "Positively Speaking, The Art of Constructive Conversations with a Solutions Focus", Jackson & Waldman, provides course material that you complete over a six week period. You are shown how to get the most from it during a face-to-face workshop that kicks the programme off. Then you are further supported by workshops at the middle and end of the programme, incorporating individual feedback on your assignments along the way.
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