SFiO Global Chapter
Another Taste of the SOL University 2026
About this event
Overview
Your chance to experience a glimpse of the SOL-World University.
What happens when we slow down, ask better questions, and think together?
This Global Chapter meeting offers a second glimpse into the spirit of the SOL-World University, a unique gathering taking place this October. Rather than presenting answers, we invite you into an experience of exploration, reflection, and shared thinking.
During this session, you will have the opportunity to engage with one of several carefully hosted questions.
Each question will be hosted by an experienced practitioner, who will:
- Share a brief context and why the question matters to them
- Invite an open, thoughtful conversation
- Create space for different perspectives to emerge
- Support the group in staying connected to the question while allowing new ideas to unfold
This is about thinking together, building on each other’s insights, and discovering what becomes possible in the process.
About SOL-World University
The SOL-World University is a relaxed and creative gathering where experienced Solution Focus practitioners in organisations come together to expand and evolve the practice.
It is a space for original thinking and meaningful dialogue—where “big ideas” are explored, unusual and sometimes provocative questions are welcomed, and new possibilities are allowed to emerge. In a beautiful and inspiring setting, participants reconnect with what matters, deepen their practice, and contribute to keeping Solution Focus alive, relevant, and evolving.
Join us for this first taste, and perhaps the beginning of a deeper exploration.
Your Hosts:
Paut Struik, Paul Jackson, Zarine Jacob and Michele Orr
We look forward to your registration through Eventbrite**.
John Brooker
Co-President
SFiO Reviewed Practitioner
Editor of Interaction
Chapter Head
SFiO Contributor
John has over thirty years experience of leading people to collaborate effectively. He gained his leadership experience as a Senior Vice President in Visa International, working on international projects. Since 2004 he has used his leadership and Solution Focus expertise to enable people in multinational and national organisations to collaborate effectively. He is Co-President of Solution Focus in Organisations, an SFiO Reviewed Practitioner and has an MBA from The Open University in the UK.
John Teager
Chapter Head
InterAction Contributor
SFiO Contributor
Following a long and distinguished Air Force career of more than thirty years, John Teager transitioned seamlessly into defence industry and became managing director of an Australian subsidiary of an international prime. After enjoying ten years of significant success in the commercial world, John repatriated to his home town of Adelaide and established his own business – Open Mind Thinking – which helps company executives and their teams to be solutions focused, to have constructive conversations, to embrace the infinite nature of business and to develop strategies to get and stay ahead.
Paut Struik
SFiO Chapter head
SFiO Contributor
My specialty is asking meaningful questions. In training, coaching, Intervision and organisational development.
Paul Z Jackson
Board Member
InterAction Contributor
SFiO Contributor
Helping leaders design virtual conferences, training and workshops that deliver real and lasting results | Virtual Facilitator | Exec Coach | Trainer | Solutions Focus | Applied Improvisation
Zarine Jacob
InterAction Contributor
Through coaching, facilitation, and leadership development, Zarine helps leaders and teams navigate complexity, have courageous conversations, challenge themselves and each other, and strengthen their capacity to adapt and thrive in an interconnected world.
Michele Orr
InterAction Contributor
Michele is a Nurse Practitioner (NP) working in Mental Health in Melbourne (Australia). She has been working in mental health for 30 years. Michele has been practising SFBT for the past nine years. She currently leads the Brief Intervention Team of senior clinicians who use SFBT. Michele has been a Board Member of the Australasian Association for Solution Focused Brief Therapy for the past six years. Michele held the acting DON (Mental Health) and Associate Program Director (Adult Acute Mental Health Services) for eight months from 2016 – 2017.