They are designed to open up conversations about meaning, significance, thoughts, feelings and experiences. Some speak of difficulty and challenge; some speak of possibilities and dreams.

Published by Innovative Resources 2007. Booklet authors: Linda Espie & Russell Deal, Designer: Brad Welsh. 100 laminated, full-colour cards, 105 x 105mm, full-colour tin. 48-page booklet.

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Author: Mundy Fox. Published by Innovative Resources 2005. 26 Full-colour, laminated cards 160mm x 160mm with 28-page booklet presented in a full-colour polypropylene box. Booklet author: Russell Deal, Illustrator: Katie Jardine.

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Firstly, that organisations vary tremendously in a wide variety of ways! And at the same time, the most successful, creative and dynamic of them also have many strengths in common. This conversation-building card set suggests 28 domains that might be seen as key areas for assessing and building strengths in any organisation. Each domain has four suggested indicators and a simple measurement scale that can be used to consider how your organisation shapes up.

This is an engaging, gently provocative tool created in the spirit of Appreciative Inquiry and other strengths-based approaches that provides non-prescriptive windows into ways we can assess our organisations for strengths rather than deficits.

28 full-colour cards, 140 x 140mm, polypropylene box with a 30-page booklet. Booklet author: Karen Vallence, Russell Deal, Karen Masman. Illustrator and designer: Robyn Spicer.

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The serious task of identifying values, setting goals and planning for the future can be enriched with these engaging, thought-provoking cards. Here is an opportunity to build positive, practical conversations about priorities and dreams.

Published by Innovative Resources. 75 laminated, full-colour cards, 100 x 100mm, 2-part cardboard box, 32-page booklet. Also available as stickers. Booklet author: Russell Deal, Illustrator: John Veeken.

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A symbol is a metaphor–something that means something else. Metaphors and symbols work as short cuts–cosmic ‘worm holes’ to understanding and feelings. Symbols is a set of simple, free-hand line drawings of everyday objects that can suggest layers of meaning to the observer. Therapists who work with those struggling with grief and loss suggested this particular set of symbols. They have resonance with people grappling with the big questions in life.

Published by Innovative Resources. 100 laminated, full-colour cards 105mm x 105mm. Full colour tin, 48 page booklet. Booklet authors: Linda Espie & Russell Deal, Designer: Brad Welsh.

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‘Strengths in Teams’ is a set of 30 lavishly illustrated, full-colour cards depicting a zany and delightfully whacky circus. Except this circus looks very familiar. In fact, it shares all the idiosyncrasies and foibles of just about any team. But like any effective team, these characters also demonstrate that they have strengths, and they depend upon the strengths of all members.

This card set has two simple messages: we all contribute strengths to our teams and we all gain strengths from our teams. ‘Strengths in Teams’ is all about noticing, identifying, mobilising and celebrating these strengths. We hope you will chuckle with this new edition of an Innovative Resources classic!

30 full colour cards, each 210 x 148mm, polypropylene box, 24 page booklet. Booklet author: Russell Deal Illustrator and designer: Andrew Bowler.

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Here are 80 full-colour storytelling prompts for people of all ages. From classrooms to discussion groups; a family game to a therapeutic tool. Perfect for anyone who works with people who have a story to tell. Whatever the application, Storycatching provides opportunities to reflect upon our thoughts, feelings, memories and attitudes to life.

Published by Innovative Resources 2008, 80 full-colour, laminated cards 80mm x 110mm, 2-part cardboard box, 24-page booklet. Author: John Holton, Illustrator: Ray Bowler

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Published by Innovative Resources 2001. 32 laminated, full-colour cards, 210 x 100mm, polypropylene box, 24-page booklet.

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This resource acknowledges that pain and suffering (such as grief, loneliness, depression, loss and violence) often need to be ’storied’ before resolution is possible.

Published by Innovative Resources 2002, new ed: 2005. Booklet authors: Russell Deal, Fiona Gardner & John Holton. Artist: Carolyn Marrone. Designer: Tim Lane,evocative water-colour images on cards 210 x 150mm. Full-colour cardboard box, 36-page booklet.

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Topics and questions address personal and corporate responsibility in the face of constraint, discrimination and disadvantage. They also challenge us to create conditions that build hope, respect and fairness.

Published by Innovative Resources 2008. 30 laminated, full-colour cards, 105 x 65mm, transparent polypropylene box folds back to make a stand, 30-page booklet. Booklet author: Russell Deal, Designer: Jacqui Lynch

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