What People Are Saying in Australia and Internationally about the Thinking Beyond Boundaries Workshop

Irena’s StrateGEE model taps into a variety of fundamental problem-solving skills and synthesises them into a powerful tool to access new ideas about old problems.
Michelle Delebet, Business Manager, OSD Pipelines.

In Irena’s creative thinking workshop I found that I was able to both add and take value from the day. It was a topic I was very interested in and Irena’s facilitation skills in keeping the day interesting, informative and energetic were excellent. I have no hesitation in recommending the workshop to those that need to think and act creatively in and around their work situations.
Felicity Bradshaw, Principal Project Officer, Dept. Of State Development Qld.

The ‘Thinking Beyond Boundaries Workshop’ was an event I appreciated from three points of view, relating to the tool itself, the workshop design and the skilled presentation of the content. I came away from the workshop with a really useful for generating creative changes to the training sessions I conduct, as well as ideas on how to apply it. Irena planned the experience with adult learning principles in mind so we just had the right environment for learning. It was a really worthwhile workshop that I would highly recommend to others.
Diane Robertson Managing Director Austral Business Communication

Great Course! Really worth attending.
Melinda Eves Assistant director Aust. Gov. Dept of Health. Canberra.

As a commercial solicitor I was able to achieve a range of outcomes from thinking outside the square. Using the model I learnt from Irena took me far outside the kind of thinking I usually use when dealing with clients both commercial and government. It was an experience of how to think creatively in a business context. What came out of my mind and onto the paper absolutely astounded me. I was also really challenged to shift my perspective in the way I thought about so many aspects of my life not just work. Furthermore I was really edified by the quality of the interaction among the participants. A really worthwhile experience!
Shirley Vine Lawyer, Brisbane.

The workshop was delivered very professionally, but most importantly with warmth and immense sincerity which is often lacking in professional development sessions. The day was logically and effectively sequenced. It provided me with valuable insights about how to successfully address challenges in the workplace. Congratulations!
David Cockburn, Coordinator, Iona College.

I found the degree of helpfulness and genuine participation of fellow workshop members in the brainstorming of ideas and issues to be superb. I would thoroughly recommend the Thinking Beyond Boundaries Workshop to any individual or group seeking to make changes in their lives of methods of business operation as Irena’s facilitation skills are excellent.
Adam Manneke-Jones, Sales Agent

Very useful process that can be applied in a number of different contexts.
Rebekah Davis, Trainer

I have met very few people who have this combination of intelligence and creativity like Irena.  She can really bring out the best in people.                         Aswin Satya

This workshop has also been launched in India where it has been very well received

I was familiar with the process of creative thinking but Irena looked at the same topic wonderfully well from a different angle. Her dynamism and presentation itself was very creative. I got some great insights. 
Mathew C Paul Architect D B Constructions- India/Director Don Bosco Youth Centre – India

I enjoyed the workshop as it not only brought out my creativity but generated new thinking skills in dealing with challenges that I face in my life.  Thank you Irena.
Dr Jacinta D’Souza Principal, School of Social Work- Mangalore (India)

The STRATGEE Model offers a useful model for enhancing strategic thinking.
Damodaram Kuppuswami  Senior Manager, Actionaid International – India