05/01/2026
Yesterday we completed our sixth SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, & Results) focus group with the Massachusetts protective services network!
Every adult protective service provider in the state was represented. From brand new workers to directors who’ve been there for decades, everyone brought wisdom and energy.
The goal was to gather data for a training needs assessment and we got great data that’s going into the strategic plan.
We also got:
“Today was SO much fun!”
“Our team really needed this.”
“This was like teambuilding.”
The time to connect with colleagues across the network was so valuable.
People engage differently when you invite them to dream instead of just diagnose problems. That’s why I love SOAR!
The assessment is an intervention in itself. The conversations were generative.
The learning and development was already happening in the room, not waiting for the five year plan.
Thank you for this opportunity Pursuit of Discovery (Christopher Dubble)!
If anyone else wants to harness the wisdom of their network or team, let’s talk. It really is SO MUCH fun. (Who says that about a SWOT?) ☺️
