Closing thoughts

When the future coaching is over, it is time to reflect on and conclude the process. This is an important stage in coaching for both the participants and the coaches.

During the final discussions with the participants, the coach receives valuable feedback on their work.

What worked particularly well for the participants? Should something have been done differently? What should be paid particular attention to when preparing for the next coaching programme?

The feedback received and the perspectives highlighted by the participants should definitely be utilised in new groups or individual coaching sessions and programmes.

We also recommend seeking feedback from other professionals working with young people on the training process. They are often able to highlight useful observations and thoughts that young people may not express.

For our part, we would like to thank you for choosing to use the training in your own work. We hope that the experience was rewarding both for you and the participants.

At the same time, we hope that you succeeded in finding tools for your future coaching that you can make a permanent part of your own guidance work.

All the best for the fascinating and unpredictable opportunities of the future on futures research excursions for both you and young people!

Antti Rantaniva and Ville Eerikäinen
Youth Research and Development Centre Juvenia,
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences.