No more box-ticking forms.
Development discussions that actually develop.
Topaasia replaces the form with a coaching card conversation. The team member picks the cards that feel current, and the game guides the conversation towards concrete development actions. Documentation writes itself.
Participant rating
1,310+ development discussions
1,310+
development discussions played
4.59 / 5
participant rating
Feedback collected after game sessions in 2023–2026.
Does your development discussion look like this too?
The development discussion is one of the most important encounters between a manager and a team member. Yet too often it is form-filling, not a person-centred coaching moment that would actually develop anyone.
The manager’s perspective
“Development discussions again. Now where was that form template...”
- ✕The same form, the same questions as last year
- ✕Feels like a mandatory chore, not a real encounter
- ✕You end up talking about operational matters, not the person’s development
- ✕Writing up the notes takes 30–45 minutes afterwards
- ✕A month later nobody remembers what was agreed
The team member’s perspective
“I already know what they will ask. My answers are ready.”
- ✕Answers the questions, but does not say what they really think
- ✕Difficult things go unsaid because the moment never feels right
- ✕Feels more like a performance than a genuine encounter
- ✕Leaves the meeting with unclear development actions
- ✕The development discussion is not felt anywhere in everyday work afterwards
You do not have to accept this. A development discussion can be something else entirely.
Imagine a development discussion both people leave energised
No forms, just a genuine, coaching conversation that ends in concrete steps and documentation.
For the manager
You finally know what your team member really thinks and needs, without having to dig for it. You do not spend 45 minutes writing up notes.
For the team member
You feel genuinely heard. You leave the meeting with a clear direction for your development in mind. No vague promises or notes that get forgotten.
For the organisation
Development discussions turn from an obligation into an investment. Documentation writes itself and the agreed development actions do not get buried in a forgotten folder.
The benefits of a gamified development discussion
Effortlessly into deep conversations
The cards help put things into words and surface views, including the ones no form would ever ask about.
To the heart of the matter in as little as 30 minutes
The game moves quickly from thoughts to words and on to concrete development actions. Both of you save time.
The focus stays on the person
The conversation does not drift into the day’s burning work issues. The game’s structure keeps the conversation on the person it is held for.
No more heavy forms
The person chooses the themes that feel current, so the conversation feels natural rather than a performance.
Difficult topics come up
The card format lowers the threshold for raising hard issues without pressure.
Documentation and follow-up take care of themselves
The game records the topics discussed and the decisions automatically. Ready in 5 minutes, no rollout project.
What do users say about gamified development discussions?
“If you really want to go deeper in a development discussion, so that you are not always talking only about things but about causes, consequences and possibilities, I would recommend using Topaasia to help.”
Mia Santala
Saranen Consulting
“Topaasia’s main benefit is talking about the right things quickly, right in the moment.”
Samuli Kiviniemi
Digital Development & Cultural Lead, Sanoma Media Finland
“You will be pleasantly surprised by how much higher-quality conversation you can have and how much more meaningful topics come up.”
Juha Riippi
CEO, Quanscient
“This felt more like a coaching conversation than going through a form. The person chose the cards and went through them, while the leader listened and challenged them to think.”
Elisa Laatikainen
Manager, Entteri
Read how other organisations renewed their development discussions
Quanscient replaced forms with Topaasia: the structure surfaced topics that would not normally be discussed
The startup renewed its development discussions with a gamified format.
Entteri moved from forms to card-based dialogue, resulting in more coaching-style conversations
IT services company Entteri made its one-to-one development discussions more natural. Difficult topics came up more easily and the conversations deepened significantly.
Ready to start?
All of your year’s development discussions for just 900 €
One licence, 12 months, an unlimited number of development discussions. Includes onboarding guidance.
See pricing →900 € + VAT 25.5%
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30 days free, with no commitments
We will help you get started if needed, so you can run your first development discussion with Topaasia. No credit card, no hidden costs. Just the experience of how a gamified development discussion works.
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How to get going
Book a demo
You get a concrete experience of how a gamified development discussion works, and we open your free trial.
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You can play without limits, free of charge, for the 30-day trial period. The trial does not bind you to anything. We help you get started with playing.
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You are ready to play! Use it in one-to-ones, development discussions and sparring sessions. You can also use the game for group conversations.
Questions and answers
Can I try Topaasia before buying?
You can! We offer a 30-day free trial. Book a demo and we will show you how to make the most of your trial.
Can we get a licence for several game leaders?
Absolutely! Let’s talk about this when you book a demo, or contact our Customer Success Director, Joonas Laine, directly: joonas@topaasia.com / +358 50 548 4744. Our pricing works so that the price per game leader drops the more game leaders your organisation has.
What devices are needed to play?
The game leader needs a computer with an internet connection. A participant needs a smartphone with an internet connection.
Is support included?
It is. No worries, you will not be left on your own. We help with your questions and make sure you know how to use Topaasia. We are just a phone call or an email away.
Does the game work remotely?
It certainly does. Playing works great in person, remotely or hybrid. When remote, audio and video are shared via your preferred tool (e.g. Teams, Zoom or Meet).