Inner Development Goals: Martin Grotzke on the Connection with Software Development

At the Greentech.LIVE conference in Hamburg, Hamburg-based software developer and expert in sustainable organizational development Martin Grotzke talks about the importance of the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) and their relevance for software development. Martin emphasizes that it is not just about technical skills, but also about the social skills that teams need to successfully master complex challenges.

Complementing Agile Methods with IDGs

The principles of IDGs complement existing agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban and help teams not only work more efficiently, but also increase the enjoyment of work and the well-being of employees.

Martin emphasizes that the combination of internal development and technical expertise plays a key role in creating sustainable and high-quality software solutions that meet the requirements of the future.

IDGs and the Global Sustainability Goals

The IDGs, which originated in Scandinavia, focus on promoting inner development in order to achieve the global sustainability goals of the United Nations. Martin, who has worked in the software industry for over 20 years, sees the IDGs as a valuable addition to traditional product development methods.

These include skills such as critical thinking, empathy, and long-term orientation, which not only promote the personal development of team members, but also improve the quality of collaboration and results in software projects.

Optimizing Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills

By applying the IDGs, software teams can optimize their problem-solving and decision-making skills, which is particularly important in agile product development.