SfiO's More than a Book Club
About this event
SFiO’s “More Than a Book Club” invites you our second energising, 75-minute virtual conversation with the SF community!
SF is a living experience and can be experienced in the least obvious of places; in books, films or other art forms where absolutely no mention of SF is made, but clear SF undertones are easy to find. And we realise that SF in organisations, or in life in general, is more widespread than we might imagine.
Come join us as we explore the not so obvious! In each session, we take a book, a poem, a podcast, or anything similar and explore its connections to Solution Focus, letting us broaden our perspectives and share our thoughts in a convivial setting. Expect a friendly, lively, and enjoyable conversation with like-minded practitioners either in your region, across the globe, or both!
This second event will run at a similar local time on the same day in three time zones (Americas, Europe, Australasia) with separate hosts and discussing the same book or film –
The film of ‘Shawshank Redemption’ or Stephen King’s book ‘Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption’. Come along to one or all of them. We recommend watching the movie and, if you have time, reading Stephen King’s novella that started it all and discover why this timeless story remains a beacon of resilience and hope; and if you can’t watch or read, join us to hear new insights into SF.
When? Wednesday 26 February 2025 at 5 pm local in three time zones – Australasia (AEST); Europe (CET) and Americas (PST)
Where? On Zoom (see links in the order confirmation and we will send reminders)
What? Film ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ by Frank Darabont or Book ‘Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption’ by Stephen King
Hosts? John Teager (Australasia), John Brooker (Europe) and Annie Bordeleau (Americas)
For whom? SFiO thinkers, learners, and anyone with a sense of curiosity
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Step into the gripping world of Stephen King’s beloved novella, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption—the story that laid the foundation for the Academy Award-nominated classic, The Shawshank Redemption. Now available as a standalone book, this extraordinary tale of injustice, revenge, and the unbreakable power of hope is a must-read for fans old and new.
Suspenseful, mysterious, and deeply moving, King weaves a narrative rich with unforgettable characters. Meet Ellis “Red” Redding, the man who can get you anything in Maine’s corrupt Shawshank State Penitentiary—for the right price. But even Red couldn’t have predicted the life-changing bond he’d form with Andy Dufresne, a former banker with a secretive past, who might just be the most surprising inmate Shawshank has ever seen.
Through despair and friendship, betrayal and redemption, Andy and Red transform their lives and the very heart of Shawshank itself.
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.
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.
Annie Bordeleau
Co-President
Board Member
Editor of InterAction
SFiO Contributor
Annie Bordeleau is founder of the I2A Network, collaborating with international organisations and universities for over 20 years. She discovered SF in 2005 and it has fundamentally transformed the way she supports leaders in organisations across all cultures to lead through change with more ease and effectiveness.