We spend half our lives at work. Conflicts, understatements, and divergent visions of goals are inevitable, but they don't have to be destructive. Solution Focused Therapy (TSR) is not only a therapeutic method, but also a very practical tool for leaders and teams. It is worth knowing how they can be woven into everyday communication and building common goals.
Dlaczego TSR w pracy ma sens?
TSR assumes that you do not have to obsessively dig into problems to move on. This approach also works in a professional environment, because it allows you to:
- Focus on solutions, not the guilty ones.
- Setting specific and measurable goals.
- Strengthening team resources instead of discussing gaps.
Leaders who apply TSR build a culture of respect and constructive conversation. It's a way to avoid barren meetings that end up complaining without a plan of action.
Resolving conflicts with TSR
Team conflict isn't the end of the world. TSR encourages open-ended questions that shift the conversation from “who's at fault” to “what we want to achieve.”
Examples of TSR questions in conflict:
- What would you like this situation to look like in an ideal scenario?
- What is already working between you, despite the problem?
- What could be the first small step towards improvement?
These questions unlock conversation and facilitate joint scheduling. Instead of looking for a scapegoat, the team focuses on the future together.
Building team goals
TSR is based on a precise description of your preferred future. At work, this means setting goals that are:
- Specific and understandable to everyone.
- Measurable and realistic.
- Agreed together.
Meetings with the spirit of TSR are not boring briefings, but workshops where everyone has a voice. Leaders can use scaling (e.g., “How close are you to this goal from 1 to 10?”) – simple,
Benefits for the organization
- Fewer personal conflicts.
- Increased motivation to act.
- A clear plan instead of fuzzy passwords.
- Building a culture of mutual respect and responsibility.
Summary? No, invitation.
TSR is not a magic spell – it is a practical method that you can start using tomorrow. All you have to do is want to talk differently and ask different questions. If you are a leader, try – and you will find out,
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