Hello Community, I have been taking some time off recently because I am working on a book. It has the working title “The Myth of the Self in Western Culture” and will likely take at least the next 18 months to complete. I ask for your understanding and will be following things from the sidelines. If anyone is interested in discussing this further, here is a brief summary: What does it mean when we believe that there is a true self within us—and that our purpose in life is to find it and remain true to it? This culturally deeply rooted self-image shapes our ideas of identity, authenticity, and freedom—yet it is increasingly at odds with current findings in psychology, neuroscience, and systems theory. This book traces how this Western myth of the self came about, how it works, and what we know about the self from a scientific perspective today. It describes other conceptions of the self that are more relational, contextual, and ecologically embedded, and shows ways to open up our self-understanding for a future in which needs, relationships, and connectedness to a living world are brought into balance. I am writing the book in German. At the moment, I'm still thinking about it and have a lot to figure out for myself. In Chapter 4, “Development Opportunities,” i discuss the IDGs. However, i am happy to discuss it in English if anyone would like to. My email address is [email protected] I wish you all a rewarding time. Ruth

Our community is growing – not only in numbers, but in curiosity, knowledge, and connection. 🌱We’ve noticed that some of you are just beginning your journey with the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) and are looking for answers to foundational questions like: - Why and how were the IDGs created? - How do the IDGs connect to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? - Where can I find scientific research and resources about the IDGs? To support you even better, we’re pleased to introduce a 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬-𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 “𝐈𝐃𝐆 𝟏𝟎𝟏" which is a knowledge hub for people who are new to the IDGs and for those who want to dive deeper and get some more background information. You can access the classroom here. In this new section, we are gathering: - Clear answers to the most common questions about the IDGs, - Links to scientific articles and research papers, - Inspiring materials and further reading recommendations, - Short summaries of key background information. IDG 101 is designed to grow along with us — a living collection that we will continuously expand as new questions and resources emerge. 💬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 Tell us: What questions about the IDGs are on your mind? Post your questions in the comments below, so we know exactly what information you are looking for. Together, we can build a knowledge space that truly supports everyone on their path with the IDGs. I’m excited to hear your thoughts and to co-create this space with all of you. 🌟 Warmly, Sibylle

I am just researching the concepts around the IDG's. In the IDG-Report there was a reflexion "It is obvious that capacities often are properties of systems rather than individuals, and we think that the present version of the IDG framework can be used as a starting point for exploring both individual and collective skills and qualities and how culture, organizations and institutions can support the development needed." (p.2). Do you know from a development concerning this topic? Especially in form of a paper or text? https://drive.google.com/file/d/13fcf9xmYrX9wrsh3PC3aeRDs0rWsWCpA/edit

In our April InnerDevelopment@Work community call last week, we explored abundance – not as a goal to chase, but as a mindset we can cultivate. Not in some faraway ideal – but right here, in our everyday lives and in our work with clients and organizations. 🌱 Nature constantly creates abundance – yet we often rush past it, disconnected. As changemakers, we see how this rush extends into business life: there is little space for pausing, reflecting, realigning.Overconsumption, burnout, “not enough” – these are the symptoms of a deeper imbalance. Together, we reflected: 🌀 What if abundance is a matter of perspective? 🌀 What if the IDGs are not abstract ideals, but concrete levers to shift how we perceive and act – in ourselves and in systems? Especially dimensions like Complexity Awareness and Perspective Skills help us reframe: - From scarcity to presence. - From chasing more to seeing enough. - From stuckness to aligned action. 🌱 "𝑨𝒃𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔." That was our most powerful collective insight. We would love to hear from you: 💬 What does abundance mean for you — in your life, your work, or the systems you’re part of? 🧭 How might the IDG skills — across all five dimensions of Being, Thinking, Relating, Collaborating, and Acting — help us notice and value the abundance we already have? Feel free to share your perspective in the comments — let’s make visible how diverse, grounded and human abundance can be.

releases this week! Who is interested in discussing these practices together, here? Drop a YES in the comments. Co-authored by Otto Scharmer and Katrin Kaeufer, this groundbreaking guide offers 7 transformative practices to catalyze multi-system change and planetary healing. Blending proven frameworks like Social Fields with real-world stories of global change-makers, it provides a powerful pathway to collective transformation. Amid today’s crises, small "islands of coherence" are paving the way for a new planetary movement. Learn how to unlock generative listening, presencing, and ecosystem leadership to co-create a future of unity and flourishing. Our local actions can ripple outward to inspire global change—be part of the next renaissance. You can find links to order the book and access the first two chapters for free at ottoscharmer.com