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Mechelen, Belgium on 15-16-17 May 2025 SOLWorld 2025: A Celebration of Being In Good Company The SOLWorld 2025 Conference in Mechelen, Belgium, brought together a vibrant community of professionals who use the Solution Focused (SF) approach in organisations around the world. Over three energising days, we explored fresh developments in SF practice, took part in interactive workshops, and reconnected with the joy of learning together. This video provides a flavour of the event.
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SOLWorld 2025: A Celebration of Connection, Curiosity and Community Two years on from the SOLWorld Conference in Vienna, Anton Stellamans introduced this year’s SOLWorld Conference in Mechelen, which lived up to every expectation and beyond. As Anton said, “Dreamwork is what makes the teamwork” and this team dreamed creatively!
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Introduction Paul Z. Jackson and Janine Waldman introduced this enjoyable Solutions Focus activity to continue the collaboration at the SOLWorld Conference 2025 in Mechelen. Janine introduces the context of using it, while Paul explains how to use the activity. It’s just ten minutes, great for watching over a cup of coffee or listening as you walk.
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Introduction A great workshop from Paut Struik, Jonas Wells, and Sussan Ă–ster!
In this workshop, the trio explores the question: What does it really take for someone to gain the confidence to step into the role of a Solution Focused (SF) trainer?
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Introduction Meet Bibiana, a bright, curious young lady whose energy filled the halls of this year’s conference. From the moment she picked up the microphone, it was clear she had a natural talent for making people feel welcome and heard. Bibiana didn’t just ask questions; she created a friendly space where workshop participants could relax, share a laugh, and reflect on their experiences.
Lily Deforce & Vonneke Beeker
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Introduced by Katalin Hankovszky In times of debate and division, this dialogue format is a true treasure to experience. Lily Deforce and her colleagues at Ilfaro embraced an initiative that brings people together around significant, yet divisive, questions. With their solution-focused approach, they designed the “Different Opinions Dialogue,” a structured process allowing any two people to listen deeply to each other and understand one another’s perspectives. In less than an hour, a truly enriching experience unfolds. The purpose of these dialogues is to enter a mode of listening and discovery—not to convince someone with opposing views or resolve a conflict. The structure is beautifully simple:
Jonas Wells, Susanne Burgstaller, Marika Tammeaid, Mark McKergow,Jesper Hankovszky Christiansen & Dominik Godat
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Introduced by John Brooker We are delighted to feature this case study on the use of SF within inter-organisation collaboration, a collaboration that has been working for 15 years. You can view the video above or download / listen to the audio on Soundcloud below. As well we have added an associated article by Marika Tammeaid below.
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Janelle Kwok & Kenneth Kwan & khoo-yi-feng When was the last time you experienced a true retreat? Not a strategy session disguised as rest. Not a remote working trip dressed up as a break. But a space where your body finally catches up with your soul.
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.