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Searching for new solutions - tools & techniques

In the mentoring and coaching process, one of the most valuable moments is when the mentee begins to think differently—to see alternatives, question established patterns, and seek new paths. Searching for new solutions is not only a manifestation of creativity, but also of developmental maturity, based on the courage to experiment, learn, and step outside of one's comfort zone. In a dynamically changing world, this competence is becoming a key factor in personal and professional success.

In this category, you will find mentoring and coaching techniques that help develop the ability to generate ideas, analyze various scenarios, and implement innovative solutions in practice. These methods support creative thinking, cognitive flexibility, and the ability to learn from experiences—both one's own and those of others. Thanks to them, the development process becomes more exploratory, engaging, and action-oriented.

You can read about how creativity and openness support the development of leaders in the article "Competencies for leaders and women-leaders-of-the-future - take the right direction" . It is also worth taking a look at the text "Mentoring tools and exercises - examples of techniques used in mentoring" , which shows how to practically use various methods supporting the search for new solutions in the development process.

The following techniques will help you develop innovative thinking, discover unseen possibilities, and implement changes that lead to real progress. It's an invitation to growth based on curiosity, flexibility, and the courage to try new paths.

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This technique is all about stimulating creativity to find new solutions. It's useful when you're stuck and can't find a solution.
#creativity
#broadening perspective
#new solution
#decision-making
Description of the technique
technique useful for systematizing and organizing thoughts and deepening self-awareness. Useful when feeling stuck and unable to make a decision.
#making a decision
#decision
#action
#analysis
#systematization
#making sure
#broadening the perspective
#resistance
#overcoming resistance
#drawing conclusions
Description of the technique
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
Description of the technique
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.
#broadening the perspective
#new solutions
#systematization
#action
#motivation to act
#priorities
#prioritization
#goal
#goal achievement
Description of the technique
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
Description of the technique
This technique aims to develop new habits. It can also be useful in preparing a person for an important event.
#habits
#neurobiology
#neuroplasticity
#new patterns
#change
#transformation
#new habits
#supportive habits
Description of the technique
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.
#creativity
#broadening perspective
#new solution
#new options
#options
#problem solving
#reassurance
#decision-making
#obstacles
#blockages
#resistance
#overcoming resistance
Description of the technique
The 5-Option Technique is a useful tool when someone is stuck and unable to find a solution. It helps stimulate creativity and find as many possible solutions to the problem as possible.
#creativity
#broadening perspective
#new solution
#new options
#options
#problem-solving
#making sure
#decision-making
Description of the technique