Our compass:
The Inner Development Goals (IDGs) are a framework for what transformation really needs: inner maturity.
They were created in response to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – the 17 global goals for a fairer, more sustainable world. The SDGs describe what we need to change.
The IDGs provide how we get there: They are the ‘inner operating system’ for change – a set of skills, attitudes and qualities that people need to be truly effective in shaping complex challenges.
Why is this necessary?
Because we have realised:
We have actually long had the knowledge and all the means to achieve the SDGs – and yet we are still failing.
Not because of technology. Not because of knowledge. But because of ourselves.
We lack mindfulness, self-leadership, courage and a change of perspective.
That’s why we need inner development – both individually and collectively.
The IDGs are scientifically based, freely accessible and used in over 80 countries.
They address the question:
‘How can we develop as people to actually change the world – instead of just building new tools?’
Because we still react to new challenges with old reflexes.
And because real change doesn’t happen in meetings – it happens in our mindset, in our attitude and in the way we work together.
The IDGs provide the framework for this.
And we help to make them effective in your organisation – beyond buzzwords, in concrete formats.
We do not integrate the IDGs ‘on top’ – we anchor them at the core of your cultural work:
It’s never about ‘yet another model’, but about a new inner clarity that makes organisations sustainable – even in turbulent times.
Leadership becomes more human - without losing clarity
Teams work more resiliently, cooperatively and effectively
Change is empowered - not just agreed upon
Employees stay because they are seen
Culture becomes tangible - not just on PowerPoint
Your Advantages
The ‘inner world’ is an often neglected aspect of the real world. Just like science, technology or business, it can be developed to change the world for the better.
Every organisation can benefit from the power of inner development. Whether your goal is more environmental sustainability, better business performance or a thriving organisational culture, inner development must now become part of the conversation.
Inner development may sound individualistic at first glance. However, this is due to cultural biases that have been modelled for us since birth, especially in the western world. Elsewhere, the term ‘inner’ brings to mind the collective, the cultural and the personal. This broader understanding underlies the thinking of the IDGs.
Engaging with the IDGs encourages a systemic view that sees the internal and external as well as the personal and collective as inextricably linked. In most organisations, not everyone can engage with areas that have a direct impact on the sustainability of the business, such as procurement or logistics.
But when we understand that the world’s biggest challenges are adaptive problems, we realise something important. We are part of the problems and have to learn and change. Then we realise that internal development is a crucial missing element.
A whole generation of young talent is now looking for jobs with meaning and a positive impact on society and the environment. Companies that care about human development, both internally and in terms of social impact, motivate their employees and stay innovative.
Commitment to IDGs does not mean launching an expensive new initiative. Rather, it can be a way to use existing budgets more wisely. It provides an evidence-based, system-orientated argument to support and deepen existing transformation approaches.
All 23 IDGs can be seen as collective capabilities of a group or society and can be cultivated at a collective level. By developing these skills, qualities and capacities in your leaders and employees, you increase your chances of solving the complex and dynamic problems facing your organisation and society today.
IDGs in practice
The implementation of the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) begins with a conscious examination of the five areas of expertise: Being, Thinking, Relating, Collaborating and Acting. In collaboration with our experienced coaches, we offer customised workshops, training courses and programmes that are tailored to the specific needs of your company.
We focus on interactive formats that involve your employees and bring the transformation to life. Together, we develop strategies on how the IDGs can not only be anchored in the corporate culture, but also integrated into everyday processes and decisions. Whether through leadership development, team-building workshops or long-term cultural change programmes – we support you in building an organisation that grows sustainably from within and successfully meets the challenges of the future.
Would you like to find out more? Let’s develop a plan together to bring the IDGs to life in your organisation.
The Inner development Goals (IDGs) are a framework designed to complement the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by emphasising the personal and interpersonal skills required to realise these broad societal goals. Launched in 2020, the IDGs aim to promote inner growth and development, which is seen as essential for effectively tackling complex global challenges.
They are based on five central pillars: Being, Thinking, Relationships, Collaboration and Action. These pillars encompass a variety of skills and attributes that are necessary for personal and professional development
They are not a framework ‘on top’, but take effect where transformation otherwise fails: in the attitude. The IDGs combine personal development with entrepreneurial effectiveness.
For organisations that want more than superficial change. Particularly effective: in management programmes, cultural processes & in cooperation between generations.
If they are taken seriously: very much so. Employees sense whether management has an attitude. And whether collaboration is based on trust - or on KPI pressure. The IDGs help to consciously shape this.
The IDGs help companies to develop a value-based corporate culture that promotes trust, collaboration and resilience. They offer a structured method for strengthening the skills and mindsets required for success in a constantly changing world of work.
In an initial free consultation, we will look together at how the IDGs fit sensibly into your context – without dogma, but with impact.
