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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.

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Dealing with the loss of implicit religious dominance

With few exceptions, religion – and more specifically their institutions – represented or imposed strong norms on societies and individuals. New studies show two trends which result in a decline of the implicit power, specifically of Christianity. Diversity management has to address the related, subtle or unconscious fears.

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Summary evaluation of #IWD2018 – strong messages and unnecessary fails

From flowers and re-gendered brands to marching sisters’ fists and mass striking: International Women’s Day showed a vast variety of initiatives. Their impact depended on how well they acknowledged their context: Some did, others didn’t. An analysis describes how helpful or harmful activities can be.

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How the context for D&I is changing

For D&I practitioners, the societal climate and political environment are essential context factors. Both have direct impact on what organisations are doing in regards to diversity, equal opportunities or integration. A first of its kind report shows how societal and political dynamics relating to D&I have been changing in recent years – to the point […]

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The Ideologies of the Female Quota: Numbers as Self-Criticism, Complaint or Controlling Tool?

When it comes to the proportion of women in management, the fronts seem to be ideologically hardened. From data selection and analysis to interpretation and choice of words, polarised positions rumble all over the country. (Almost) all of them, however, want to achieve the same goals and could all work together. A reframing for business […]

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Diversity in marketing: a gift or a stereotype trap

Leveraging Diversity for market success represents a huge – and largely untapped – potential. Linking the value of differences to both your customer base and your brand and hence selling proposition can be powerful. But what if the product strategy fails in the first place? Two current examples from Germany/Switzerland and France.

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Latest examples: Fighting Nationalism with Comedy or Science

Many current Nationalist movements base their ideas on ethnic, religious, geographic or linguistic commonalities. Simple considerations can debunk many of them. However, in the discussion each party has become more and more creative in defending their ideas. Here are two intriguing ways to put Nationalism on the spot: comedy and science.

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