Solution-focused practice is a way of working with people that pays attention to their preferred future, existing strengths and signs of progress. Instead of assuming that a professional must provide every answer, it creates space to discover what the other person already knows about their situation and what may help.

In practice, this can mean asking useful questions, noticing exceptions and exploring small steps that fit the person’s own circumstances. The approach can be applied in settings such as education, care, coaching and teamwork.