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Newsletter November 2024

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Dear Transition Maker,

We've now reached 100.000 page views since the launch of the Transition Makers Toolbox in June last year🎉. In this newsletter, you’ll also find:

🔙 Our take-aways from attending the IDG Summit in Stockholm in October

🆕 Two new resources recently added to the website: Tool Overview and Tool Timeline. We hope you find them helpful!

💬 Teacher story: Bianca de Groot shares her experiences with implementing two tools into her course 'Connect! Storytelling as a Social Intervention'

📆 Join us at ITD Conference in Utrecht this week. We’re hosting our Workshop for Changemakers on Thursday, 7 November at 11:15 am or say hi at our booth!

and more⤵

IDG Summit Recap

Jasper and Belle from the Toolbox team, alongside colleagues from various Dutch higher education institutions, attended the IDG Summit and had the opportunity to host the workshop ‘Cultivating Awe: Education and IDGs’.

>> Read about their experiences and key takeaways of the week

Join our LinkedIn community to become a member of the IDG Dutch Higher Education Hub and learn, innovate, practice and share the application of tools or share stories, recordings of lectures, event designs and presentations with other Transition Makers.

New Resources

The Tool Overview provides an overview of all tools in the Transition Makers Toolbox so far, including whether it’s meant for individual or group use, if it’s done in a single session or multiple sessions, and the duration of the activity.

The Tool Timeline outlines in which of Tuckman’s stages of group development

each tool can be applied to foster collaboration in group projects.

Click on the images above to download the resource as PDF.

In Practice: Teacher Story

In the new UvA Honours module Connect! Storytelling as a Social Intervention, students analyse real-world cases and learn to use storytelling as a social intervention to tackle societal issues in Amsterdam. Developed by Bianca de Groot and Arjen Barel, the course combines theory with practical tools such as Deep Listening and Experiencing Interdisciplinarity to enhance understanding and collaboration.

Mark your Calendar

The ITD Conference on “Inter- and Transdisciplinarity
Beyond Buzzwords” takes place in Utrecht from 4-8 November. Join us for our Workshop for Changemakers on Thursday, 7 November at 11:15 AM. Come by to connect and learn more!

Inner Development

Conversation Starters

The Inner Development Conversation Starters

enhance self-awareness and personal growth, empowering individuals to drive meaningful societal change. Each of the 46 cards features a thought-provoking prompt to encourage deep reflection and dialogue.

Originally designed for higher education, this deck

is a powerful tool as well for coaches, team leaders, HR professionals, corporate trainers and individuals in personal contexts.

Meet the Transition Makers

Anke Swanenberg & Hanna Eppink

“Creating a safe, inclusive learning space within Society-Based Education gives students room to connect, listen and interact without holding back, as they are introduced to their future knowledge domain, learn to apply scientific knowledge and engage and collaborate with others.

Our tool, Enabling Co-Creation, helps students develop the skills to engage diverse stakeholders, build trust and foster a collaborative environment.”

Get in touch with Anke & Hanna

Philippa Collin

“As Einstein wisely said, ‘We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.’

Socially Inclusive Research invites you to explore the idea that others are just as complex and extraordinary as you are. Knowing nobody can be reduced to a single aspect of their identity and that society is a tug-of-war of privilege and power, you will emerge with a more inclusive and curious mindset."

Get in touch with Philippa