EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 7 MIN
010 reviews that are more human
from The Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector Podcast · host Donna Ohdedar
Do your reviews have an appreciative focus? Some worry that focusing on strengths weakens robustness and in today's episode I will share my own journey with appreciative reviews. Expect this conversation to explore: Why laying foundations for appreciative inquiry work was necessary How can appreciative focus make reviews more meaningful and human The key to inviting people into a review with an appreciative focus How SILP weaves together 3 complementary strands to create an appreciative focus Are you fired up to generate implementable learning in reviews which could potentially improve the lives of vulnerable people? Join me for my free 5 day training taking place from 9th - 13th March 2026, 'How To Leverage Your Skills As A Blue Light Professional To Establish A Successful Career In Independent Reviews'. Click here to sign up. About Donna: Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser & trainer, Donna is involved in serious case reviews in both children's and adults' safeguarding, domestic homicide and is a SILP Reviewer and Mentor. Donna offers 'SILP School' her university accredited training course, Momentum her space for reviewers & a free online network for leaders in review practice. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/ Join my free Facebook group Blue Light Professionals here Engagement + proportionality + strengths = SILP
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