Broadening perspectives - tools & techniques

One of the key goals of mentoring and coaching is perspective broadening – the ability to look at a situation, challenge, or decision from different perspectives. This skill allows one to better understand oneself and others, avoid formulaic thinking, and discover new solutions where previously there seemed to be no choice. Expanding one's perspective develops cognitive flexibility, empathy, and openness – skills that are extremely valuable in both teamwork and leadership.

In this category, you will find mentoring and coaching techniques that help you look at challenges from a different perspective, question assumptions, and discover new meanings. These tools support the reflection process, help you reframe problems, and open up space for diverse interpretations. Thanks to them, the mentee can develop the ability to analyze situations in a broader context and make decisions more consciously and responsibly.

If you want to see how different forms of development support – such as mentoring, coaching or tutoring – can help broaden your perspective, check out the article "Mentoring, coaching and other forms of talent development – a comparison" . You may also find the text "Coaching questions – examples of questions in coaching, mentoring and for managers" inspiring, as it shows how a well-asked question can open up a completely new way of thinking.

The following techniques will help you develop your ability to see the bigger picture, to see different perspectives, and to find inspiration in a variety of experiences. It is with an open mind that true growth begins.

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Analyzing and drawing conclusions Making decisions Broadening perspectives Stimulating creativity Searching for new solutions Getting out of a stuck situation

This technique is all about stimulating creativity to find new solutions. It's useful when you're stuck and can't find a solution.

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#broadening perspective

#new solution

#decision-making

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Know your values

Improving self-confidence Analyzing and drawing conclusions Setting priorities Broadening perspectives Focusing on potentials Strengthening potentials

technique aimed at grounding a person in what is important and valuable. Its use facilitates prioritization and provides strength and motivation to act in a specific direction.

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#working with values

#priorities

#motivation

#empowerment

#potential

#resources

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Beliefs - Recognizing your automatic thoughts

Improving self-confidence Analysis and drawing conclusions Broadening perspectives Strengthening potential

This technique allows you to identify beliefs that limit your growth. By using this technique at a deeper level, you can begin to work on changing your beliefs and ways of thinking.

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#beliefs

#automatic thoughts

#limitations

#working with limitations

#emotions

#working with emotions

#working with beliefs

#self-confidence

#self-awareness

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Cartesian model of change

Overcoming resistance to change Analyzing and drawing conclusions Decision-making Broadening perspectives Stimulating creativity Searching for new solutions Getting out of a stuck situation

technique useful for systematizing and organizing thoughts and deepening self-awareness. Useful when feeling stuck and unable to make a decision.

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#decision

#action

#analysis

#systematization

#making sure

#broadening the perspective

#resistance

#overcoming resistance

#drawing conclusions

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GROW and its varieties

Achieving a specific goal Setting priorities Broadening perspectives Searching for new solutions

A questioning technique that broadens perspectives, is directive, and allows one to focus on finding the fulfillment of a given goal. GROW provides structure and systematizes the approach to a given issue.

#broadening the perspective

#new solutions

#systematization

#action

#motivation to act

#priorities

#prioritization

#goal

#goal achievement

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RE-GROW

Achieving a specific goal Setting priorities Broadening perspectives Searching for new solutions

A perspective-widening, directive questioning technique that allows for a focused approach to achieving a given goal. RE-GROW provides structure and systematizes the approach to a given issue. This model can be used to connect the current session to the previous one.

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#new solutions

#systematization

#action

#motivation to act

#priorities

#prioritization

#goal

#goal achievement

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T-GROW

Achieving a specific goal Setting priorities Broadening perspectives Searching for new solutions

perspective-widening, directive questioning technique that allows for a focused approach to achieving a given goal. T-GROW provides structure and systematizes the approach to a given issue.

#broadening the perspective

#new solutions

#systematization

#action

#motivation to act

#priorities

#prioritization

#goal

#goal achievement

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Changing habits

Motivating to act Overcoming resistance to change Broadening perspectives Searching for new solutions Getting out of a stuck situation

This technique aims to develop new habits. It can also be useful in preparing a person for an important event.

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#neurobiology

#neuroplasticity

#new patterns

#change

#transformation

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#supportive habits

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5-Option Technique - Overcoming Obstacles

Overcoming resistance to change Achieving a specific goal Setting priorities Making decisions Taking responsibility for actions Broadening perspectives Stimulating creativity Searching for new solutions Getting out of a stuck situation

The 5-Option Technique is a useful tool when the person we're working with encounters numerous obstacles on the way to achieving their goal. It's also useful when the person we're working with is stuck and unable to find a solution. It helps stimulate creativity and find as many possible solutions to the problem as possible.

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#broadening perspective

#new solution

#new options

#options

#problem solving

#reassurance

#decision-making

#obstacles

#blockages

#resistance

#overcoming resistance

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Socratic dialogue

Improving self-confidence Analysis and drawing conclusions Broadening perspectives Strengthening potential

Socratic dialogue is a working technique, a questioning technique that supports examining and challenging irrational thoughts and beliefs. It involves discussing and questioning what arises in our minds as a result of a given event or situation.

#beliefs

#non-supportive beliefs

#limiting beliefs

#blockage

#broadening perspective

#new options

#self-confidence

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Coaching Questions - Working with Limiting Beliefs

Improving self-confidence Analysis and drawing conclusions Broadening perspectives Strengthening potential

Addressing limiting beliefs is a key part of development work. These questions are designed to explore the underlying causes of these beliefs and encourage the mentee to transform limiting beliefs into supportive ones.

#development

#beliefs

#automatic thoughts

#limitations

#working with limitations

#emotions

#working with emotions

#working with beliefs

#self-confidence

#self-awareness

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