Conferences can be beauty contests, at times. The first large National Diversity Conference in Lithuania, however, decided to also address critical issue right at the beginning.
Event
107 article(s)
What D&I managers want to learn
The job of a D&I manager often involves a miracle agenda: Make progress, deliver benefits, include everyone and manage complex stakeholders. Hence, they need a variety of skills and deep knowledge in many areas. Where do they acquire and develop these?
Diversity as a compulsory subject for sports students – and a whole week of diversity
Diversity in sport has long been a marginalized topic and is now regarded as a key competence, making it a compulsory subject for students at the German Sports University in Cologne. The “Week of Diversity” also takes place here together with the University of Cologne. And not just with feel-good topics.
How D&I contributes to successful Digitalisation while earning hidden risks
Although the trend is not new, the profoundness of the digital transformation is only about to become clearer. While most areas feel as if they had to follow (or obey), D&I should not only be seen as an object of digitalisation, but also as a driver. An overview of the two-way inter-relations. Continue reading
Corporate expert session: Measuring D&I success
How can you measure different forms of success in your D&I work? And what should be defined as success in the first place? The much-needed and also long discussed question will be the focus of an educational session in April in Brussels.
Global Diversity & Inclusion Leaders meet in Mumbai
Having a truly global and inspirational discussion about D&I. This is one of the aims of the World D&I Congress taking place in February 2018 in Mumbai and hence away from the mainstream. It will be hosted by D&I pioneer, Michael Stuber, and it coincides with the World Women Leadership Congress.
Neue Impulse: Führungskräfte und Work/Life Balance
Langsam und stetig rückt das Thema Kultur & Führung weiter ins Zentrum von Diversity und Work/Life. Dieser Erkenntnis folgend hat der Regionalbotschafter Hessen für „Erfolgsfaktor Familie“, Michael Müller, Vorstandmitglied der Fraport AG, das Thema „Führungskräfte zwischen Karriere und Familie“ ins Zentrum einer Fachkonferenz gestellt. Eine Zusammenfassung.
The themes of our time
The German conference of Tagessspiegel and Diversity Charter has become one of the household events for German diversity practitioners. The organisers see this as a mandate not only to present current trends, but also to offer an appealing mix of methods and a broad range of topics. With success.
Diversity-Konferenz: Rundum sorglos in 2 Tagen
Große Fachkonferenzen entfalten große Anziehungskraft. Entsprechend vielfältig stellt sich die Teilnehmerschaft dar und dieser Erfolg bringt Herausforderungen mit sich: Ein Programm mit starken Inspirationen und konkretem Praxisnutzen zu bieten. Lesen Sie einen Bericht mit weiterführenden Links.
How to Leverage Gender & Diversity in Project Management
Is Diversity naturally embedded in Project Management or does this new and hugely complex profession needs to reconsider the way it is looking at differences? A keynote at the (Gender) Diversity in Project Management Congress in the Netherlands set the scene.
How D&I leaders should be D&I role models and work more with the mainstream majority
For twenty years, D&I was demanding inclusive behaviour and high ethical standards from dominant groups while running programmes for women and minorities. The analysis shows that this has to be reversed: D&I leaders should role model their ideals and work a lot more with the mainstream majority.
D&I must step out of its own comfort zone
D&I is stuck in routine, generic strategies and a copy-and-paste mentality. This analysis shows how a lack of relevance to the business and too much regulation is limiting the scope and impact of Diversity. A new business focus can bring back the change into D&I and unleash intrinsic energy. Continue reading
D&I could be a powerful alternative to Nationalism – if pitched effectively
It felt as if overnight many achievements of 20 years of D&I work were ruined when nationalistic and post-truth campaigns received support and were partially successful. A root cause analysis shows how badly managed globalisation and virtualisation led to fragile communities. D&I has the power to offer an alternative – but for that, it needs to be re-framed.
Marking the beginning of a new era for D&I
In a keynote address at the World D&I Congress in Mumbai, India, the International D&I pioneer, Michael Stuber, will outline key issues for Diversity & Inclusion in the future. His analysis “Who Are We?” shows that a new era is beginning for D&I, and what it will take for all of us to be successful.
Global HR Leaders meet – and dedicate one full day to D&I
For its 25th anniversary, the World HRD Congress offers a unique opportunity to meet global HR leaders and discuss the entire HR value chain, including D&I. From 15 – 17 Feb 2017, the truly global event, taking place in Mumbai, features multiple tracks, e.g. World Women Leadership.
Business meets Diversity – eine Plattform für AkademikerInnen und Unternehmen
Unternehmen benötigen Fachkräfte und viele möchten zudem die Vielfalt ihrer Belegschaft steigern. Beides gemeinsam kann gelingen, wenn nicht Vorbehalte oder fehlendes gegenseitiges Verständnis dies behindern. Eine Veranstaltung verspricht Abhilfe.
Veranstaltungstipp „Echte Kerle – Sexy Ladies“
In einer komplexen Welt scheinen sich Menschen über feste Orientierungen zu freuen. So finden klare Geschlechterrollen Zuspruch in den Medien und die Werbung nutzt „echte Kerle und sexy Ladies“ gerne, um Aufmerksamkeit zu schaffen oder Marken emotional aufzuladen. Die Schablonenhaftigkeit und mehr noch die Zur-Schau-Stellung spezifischer männlicher oder weiblicher Merkmale und dezidierter, häufig allzu enger (Geschlechter) Rollen ist jedoch vielen ein Dorn im Auge.
Official Launch of Gender in Science Portal GenPORT
A new web portal offering resources on gender and science, covering multiple interest areas and resource types, will be formally launched on 21st April 2016. The GenPORT (www.genderportal.eu) Internet site aims at pooling information on projects, events, organisations and individuals involved in gender in a science context.
Weniger kritisch als der Titel: Das Symposium „Frauen auf dem Weg nach oben – Schneller mit der Quote?“
Die Frauenquote kann als Ergebnis einer ebenso langen wie unausgewogenen Auseinandersetzung gesehen werden: Die BefürworterInnen nutzten die politische Bühne und zahllose Veranstaltungen zur mantrahaften Verbreitung von Behauptungen, wie z. B. es gäbe zu wenig Entwicklung, die Quote sei das letzte Mittel und sie würde das gewünschte Ergebnis herbeiführen. Obwohl diese und andere Argumente fachlich entkräftet werden konnten, lehnten sich die Gegner nicht weit (genug) aus dem Fenster. Nun ist die Quote da und es wäre Zeit zu fragen, was damit gewonnen ist. Ein Symposium des DIW Berlin stellte sich der Frage – zumindest machte der Veranstaltungstitel den Anschein. Continue reading
What it takes to lead the way on Gender Diversity: KPMG’s landmark event in Luxembourg
Many companies aspire to be leaders in Diversity. But after so many years of progress and innovation, this ambition becomes increasingly difficult. KPMG Luxembourg made an effort and succeeded in setting a new standard in their very International business environment. The firm combined a few aspects in a clever way, resulting in a large, half-public event in the run-up to International Women’s Day, featuring a mix of International experts and local leaders. One month later, the Community still talks about the First Gender Diversity Summit, company representatives report.