Notes from the Middle

A Conversation Kit for Teams Living Through the In-Between

Some shifts in teams are too quiet to be named.

Not a crisis. Not a high. Just… a pause.

A moment where something’s unsettled, but you’re not sure what.

Notes from the Middle was created for exactly that moment. It’s a light, story-led conversation tool to help teams step out of urgency and into reflection — especially when the pace has been intense, growth feels uneven, or rhythms are misaligned.

Inside, you’ll find three short stories (on speed, scale, and sustain), reflection prompts, and space to notice what’s surfacing.

No facilitators needed. Just your team, a bit of time, and a willingness to slow down.

This kit draws deep inspiration from the Think Books by Societal Thinking and is shared under the same Creative Commons license.

How to Use This

Download the toolkit below

Each PDF is printable, shareable, and designed to be easy to use in real-time — no sign-ups or logins needed.

When to bring it in

These tools are most helpful during:

• Team check-ins

• Midpoint reviews

• Offsites or retreat spaces

• Moments of transition or quiet uncertainty

We’d love to hear from you

If the tools sparked something — a conversation, a shift, even a question — we’d be glad to know.

Write to us at community@mudito.org.

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