solution-focused fixing
noun phraseUK /səˈluː.ʃən ˈfəʊ.kəst ˈfɪk.sɪŋ/
US /səˈluː.ʃən ˈfoʊ.kəst ˈfɪk.sɪŋ/
A way of fixing a problem by thinking about what will make things better.
The teacher used solution-focused fixing to help the kids stop arguing.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A way of talking with someone that focuses on what they want to happen instead of what went wrong.
The helper used solution-focused fixing to plan the next steps with the family.
3. A method where people quickly look for the best answer instead of blaming anyone.
Our club tried solution-focused fixing after the game plan failed.
4. A habit of asking 'what can we do?' rather than 'who is at fault?'.
Solution-focused fixing helped the class finish the project on time.