More big SF questions
More conversations to enlighten
Jul 24, 2026
Paul Z Jackson & Zarine Jacob & Michele Orr & Paut Struik & John Teager & John Brooker & Carey Glass
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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.
Fifty years since the birth of SF, Zarine is curious about the future:
- What do we hope future practitioners will inherit and build on from the 50 years of SF?
- Given that SF was born in a different world to the one we now inhabit, will it need to adapt at all and if so how? Maybe, as dealing with uncertainty is in the DNA of SF, it won’t?
Paul is making the art of improvisation very real for SF practitioners. As we improvise continuously when co-constructing conversations, he wonders how we come up with the next useful question after what has been said. We are certainly making choices.
- How do we do that?
- What is guiding us?
- What are the tips for doing better?
This is just a sample of what the SOLWorld university will offer, giving us time to reflect on our practice and explore the great themes of SF. Listen now!
About the SOLWorld University
The SOLWorld University in October 2026 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.
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.