IDG Framework

At the core of this groundbreaking work lies the Inner Development Goals framework, a meticulously crafted matrix of 5 dimensions encompassing 23 skills and qualities. These elements are not only vital for leaders striving to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) but are also foundational for every individual aspiring to contribute meaningfully to our world. The IDG framework emerges as the most potent catalyst in our collective journey towards achieving the SDGs, promising a future where prosperity is shared by all humanity.

The creation of the IDGs is a testament to the power of collaboration and shared vision. Since its inception, the initiative has thrived on co-creation, drawing on the wisdom and expertise of a diverse array of experts, scientists, practitioners, and organizations from across the globe. The publication of the first IDG report in 2021 marked a significant milestone, laying bare the initiative's methodology, background, and the transformative potential of its framework.

Being

Cultivating our inner life and developing and deepening our relationship to our thoughts, feelings and body help us be present, intentional and non-reactive when we face complexity.

Thinking

Developing our cognitive skills by taking different perspectives, evaluating information and making sense of the world as an interconnected whole is essential for wise decision-making.

Relating

Appreciating, caring for and feeling connected to others, such as neighbors, future generations or the biosphere, helps us create more just and sustainable systems and societies for everyone.

Collaborating

To make progress on shared concerns, we need to develop our abilities to include, hold space and communicate with stakeholders with different values, skills and competencies.

Acting

Qualities such as courage and optimism help us acquire true agency, break old patterns, generate original ideas and act with persistence in uncertain times.