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Janine Waldman & Paul Z Jackson & Michael Graham ↗ Introduction by John Brooker The Summary In this video/audio, Michael Graham, Paul Z Jackson and Janine Waldman relate a Solution Focus case study from Reading Borough Council Legal Services. From it, you will learn simple ways to apply aspects of this project in your own work, and the outline of the programme behind it.

Paul Z Jackson & Zarine Jacob & Michele Orr & Paut Struik & John Teager & John Brooker & Carey Glass SFiO - Solution Focus in Organisations · Two Big SF Questions Click above to Listen on Soundcloud Photo by Todd Quackenbush on Unsplash. Introduction by Carey Glass If you want a delicious taster for the SOLWorld University in October, or just because it is plain mouth-watering, listen to this audio while driving or making dinner. I listened to both Zarine Jacob and Paul Z Jackson.

Mark McKergow & Anton Stellamans & Jonas Wells & John Teager SFiO - Solution Focus in Organisations · 3 Big Solution Focus Questions Click above to Listen on Soundcloud Photo by Todd Quackenbush on Unsplash. Introduction by John Teager A very special and enduring bond was established when Anton Stellamans, Jonas Wells and Mark McKergow met, for the first time, at the SOL World Conference in Sweden in 2004. This opportune bringing together of philosophy, anthropology and rabid curiosity led to an immediate connection and a natural conversation on how Solution Focus, and the groundbreaking work of Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg, could be evolved and brought into organisations and society more widely.

Wendy Van den Bulck & Julia Kalenberg Jan Marklund and Sandra Rosa-Collins ↗ Photo by Dustin Humes on Unsplash Introduced by John Brooker Welcome to this enlightening exploration of the Solution Focus Support Group, a remarkable collaboration among Wendy Van den Bulck, Jan Marklund, Sandra Rosa-Collin, and Julia Kallenberg, affectionately known as the “four-leaf clover.” They share their journey of mutual support, personal growth, and professional achievement, offering guidance on how you might establish your own SF Support Group. This support group emerged organically at a retreat in Switzerland, originally aimed at helping members enhance their online visibility. Over five years, their meetings evolved from a sole focus on professional projects to fostering deeper personal connections. The group adopted a structure inspired by the success teams of Business and Professional Women (BPW). Each session follows a clear and effective format, making it easy for others to replicate:

John Brooker & Marika Tammeaid Reviewed by Marika Tammeaid ColLab is an interaction blending relationship and task When I learned that John Brooker is writing a new book, I started looking forward to it with confidence and joy. It had already been a while from his last book The Creative Gorilla (2013), and we all had been able to enjoy his fresh, creative, and well-packaged tools in various SF conferences. So, that gave good grounds for anticipating a great book giving food for thought and action for working in SF way with organisations. And I must say, all these expectations were rewarded, and even more.

What's Your URP? – Andrew Gibson's book reviewed by Dion Sing

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Introduced by Carola Baxmann Quick, simple, easy and helpful for achieving goals – that’s how Caiden and Rafferty, two pupils at Beechen Cliff School in Bath, UK, summed up their experience of the school’s wellbeing project. These words perfectly describe the story you’re about to see or hear.

Introduction SFiO Financial Contributors supported the filming of several sessions at SOLWorld 2025. While not every session could be recorded, we interviewed many of the presenters whose sessions were not filmed. Below you’ll find their interviews — with video, audio, and in some cases slides or an article — offering a window into the ideas they shared. The conversations were hosted by Annie Bordeleau and John Brooker. We hope you enjoy exploring them. Click on a title to open the interview.

↗ Introduction Elvira Kalmar is a seasoned organisational development coach and facilitator who brings warmth, clarity, and curiosity to every encounter. Her work blends solution-focused coaching with a deep respect for the wisdom already present in teams. Rather than offering quick fixes, she invites leaders and organizations to pause, reflect, and create change from within. Elvira’s calm presence and skillful questions turn ordinary conversations into moments of insight.