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Dear Transition Maker,
The Inner Development Conversation Starters are now available for purchase on the website of Amsterdam University Press!
Developed by the Transition Makers Toolbox team, this card deck offers a meaningful way to spark deep reflection and dialogue.
What you need to know:
46 cards, each featuring a thought-provoking prompt inspired by the Inner Development Goals.
Perfect for teams, families, friends or solo reflection.
Simple to use but profound in impact.
Through guided explorations of skills and attitudes, such as resilience, empathy and connectedness, these cards help foster deeper connections with yourself and others.
Conversations sparked by the prompts strengthen self-awareness and personal growth. This, in turn, amplifies the impact of your change-making efforts on a larger scale.
The Inner Development Conversation Starters, originally created for use in higher education, are equally valuable in other professional and personal settings, including:
Professionals in secondary or vocational education contexts
Transition Makers seeking to amplify their societal impact
Coaches and corporate trainers
HR professionals and team leaders
Individuals looking to nurture personal and collective growth
“I am delighted with the Inner Development Conversation Starters and will use them as part of my upcoming workshop. And that won’t be the only time I use them in the future!”
— Sue Saunders, SouthEast Technological University, Ireland
Putting the cards into action
For educators:
Use the cards to check in with students in classroom discussions, supporting their personal and academic growth and starting meaningful dialogues.
Before starting a group project, split students into small groups and use the prompts to encourage thoughtful conversations and create deeper connections to boost peer-to-peer learning.
In a seminar or skill training, empower students to gain more insight into their motivations. Study advisors could also use it in one-on-one conversations for this purpose.
Have students pair up and use the cards to ask each other questions, fostering personal connection.
For other purposes:
For creative reflection: Designed to open minds and encourage new ways of thinking to kick-start your journaling or self-reflection practice.
For team building: Facilitate deeper team discussions during weekly meetings to strengthen team connection and trust.
For families and friends: Use the cards around the dinner table to strengthen relationships.
For coaches: Use as icebreakers. in group workshops or deep-dive sessions with clients.
Do you have questions about the Transition Makers Toolbox or the Inner Development Conversation Starters? You can reach us at info@transitionmakers.nl. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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