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Inner Development Goals (IDG)

Values-driven leadership.
In a time characterized by rapid change and increasing complexity, we need to develop our inner capacity to contribute to real change, both as individuals and as organizations. Inner Development Goals (IDG) is a framework that highlights the human skills required to create sustainable development in practice.

  • Datum: 4 december 2026
  • Lecturer: Ulrik Lork
  • Study time: 1 day
  • Language: Swedish
  • Price: SEK 8,900 excl. VAT, incl. lunch
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About the program

The program gives you an introduction to IDG’s five areas of development: Being, Thinking, Relating, Collaborating, and Acting. Through reflection, dialogue, and practical exercises, you gain insights into how these abilities strengthen both personal leadership and collaboration within the organization.

Working with IDG promotes:

  • Personal development through increased self-awareness, empathy, and resilience.
  • A better work environment through strengthened collaboration and relationships.
  • Sustainability work through integrated values and long-term impact.
  • Problem-solving and innovation through systems thinking and creativity.

IDG helps individuals and organizations manage complex challenges and contribute to achieving the UN’s global goals for sustainable development.

Structure

Target group:

Managers with staff responsibility

This program is especially suited for you if you:

want to develop your personal leadership, increase your self-awareness, and strengthen your ability to build good relationships and collaborations. You also want to gain new perspectives and tools to manage complex challenges and contribute to more sustainable development in your organization.

DAY 1 Morning

Introduction and self-awareness

  • Introduction to IDG
    A brief overview of Inner Development Goals and its five dimensions:
    Being, Thinking, Relating, Collaborating, and Acting.
  • IDG in context – Why inner development matters
    An inspiring presentation with examples and research showing how IDG supports the development of both individuals and society. We highlight concrete applications from education, business, and the public sector.
  • Self-awareness in practice – Explore your inner strengths
    Guided reflection exercises focusing on the Being dimension: self-awareness, presence, and compassion. Participants map their inner resources and identify areas for development.

DAY 1 Afternoon

Practical application & future focus – From insight to action

  • Interaction and collaboration – Relational leadership in practice.
    Exercises within the Relating and Collaborating dimensions, focusing on active listening, psychological safety, and constructive influence.
  • Future scanning – Creating meaning and direction.
    A creative workshop combining the Thinking and Acting dimensions: systems perspective, future thinking, and the courage to act.
  • Action plan.
    Participants formulate concrete next steps – personal or organizational – to integrate IDG into everyday life.
  • Reflection and closing.
    Summary of the day’s insights.
    Guided reflection questions to reinforce learning.
    Open sharing round with reflections, insights, and thanks.

 

Lecturer: Ulrik Lork

Ulrik Lork is an experienced organizational consultant and professional coach with over 30 years of experience in communication, collaboration, and leadership in both Swedish and international organizations. For many years, he served as academic program director for GU Executive Education, responsible for tailored programs for clients such as Volvo Cars, Port of Gothenburg, and Gullringsbo Properties.

Ulrik also works at the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Gothenburg, where he helps students and doctoral candidates with career guidance and cooperation with working life.

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Cancellation
Cancellations must be made in writing and can be done free of charge up to 28 days before the start of the program. Cancellations within 14-27 days before the start of the program will be charged half the fee. For later cancellations, the full fee will be charged. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to send a replacement to take your place.