Contracting for each session

This chapter focuses on contracting for individual sessions within longer programmes, looking at how to open and close meetings effectively. It shows how session contracting is different from programme contracting, demonstrating how individual sessions build on the Platform while addressing specific needs. The chapter introduces two practical models: BOOKEND for starting sessions well and CLOSE for ending them effectively. Through clear explanations, it shows why each part matters, drawing on research about goal setting, motivation, safety, and how learning transfers to real life. The chapter bridges theory with practice by showing how structured session management creates safety while allowing things to emerge naturally, ensuring conversations lead to lasting change.