A Brief Introduction to the Progress-Focused Approach. A Guide for Managers, Coaches, Teachers, and Students

This book introduces the progress-focused approach. This approach is a set of principles and techniques which help individuals and teams make achieved and desired meaningful progress visible and to get ideas about next steps forward. The progress-focused approach, originally inspired by some practical techniques from solution-focused brief therapy, now heavily relies on findings from scientific psychology. It is used by many coaches, trainers, managers, teachers and employees. The book alternates between practical and theoretical chapters. Practical chapters introduce topics like the circle technique, the 7 steps approach for coaches, progress-focused directing and the 4PR model. Theoretical chapters include topics such as the progress principle, the growth mindset, self-determination theory, deliberate practice, deep work, and the learning and performance zone. The practical nature of the book is highlighted by the use of case examples, practical exercises, reflection exercises, and lists of bullet points summarizing theoretical parts.