How to win over DE&I doubters and disruptors
Effective DE&I strategies are proven to enhance performance, yet they still face resistance – perhaps now more than ever. Here’s how to convince the naysayers....
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July 24, 2025 • by Jennifer Jordan in Inclusion and diversity • 7 min read
The number of women on boards is rising. So too is the backlash....
Continue readingMay 22, 2025 • by Josefine van Zanten, Luca Condosta in Inclusion and diversity • 10 min read
Effective DE&I strategies are proven to enhance performance, yet they still face resistance – perhaps now more than ever. Here’s how to convince the naysayers....
May 19, 2025 • by Alexander Fleischmann in Inclusion and diversity • 2 min read
Despite good intentions, DEI initiatives often fail. Check out the reasons why and ask yourself the questions that follow to identify where your organization could do better.   ...
May 13, 2025 • by Luca Condosta in Inclusion and diversity • 3 min read
The CDO, formerly a figurehead for regulatory compliance, is now a key driver of company strategy. Luca Condosta describes the essential skills that CDOs require to turn DE&I concepts into actual commercial...
May 8, 2025 • by Binna Kandola in Inclusion and diversity • 3 min read
Many organizations still unwittingly typecast employees, denying them the chance to show their true capabilities. Take this short test to check whether you are aware of bias, and read on for tips...
April 29, 2025 • by Sarah E. Toms in Inclusion and diversity • 3 min read
McKinsey estimates there will be a tech talent gap of between 1.4 and 3.9 million in Europe by 2027. Doubling the number of women in the field is a major part of...
April 24, 2025 • by David Bach in Inclusion and diversity • 10 min read
Business schools have a responsibility to develop leaders who can navigate complexity without compromising on values. As corporations pull back from DE&I commitments under political pressure, David Bach argues that now is...
April 17, 2025 • by Alexander Fleischmann in Inclusion and diversity • 2 min read
A recent survey by IMD, Microsoft, and Ringier reveals that just 35% of organizations have strategies to address diversity bias in GenAI. Alexander Fleischmann identifies the risks and suggests ways to mitigate...
April 2, 2025 • by Mark Freed in Inclusion and diversity • 3 min read
Workplace inclusion benefits everyone – and the organization. Mark Freed identifies five actionable steps to move away from a blame-centric approach towards a more collaborative and inclusive strategy that makes men allies.   ...
March 24, 2025 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Alexander Fleischmann in Inclusion and diversity • 3 min read
Being an inclusive leader involves listening, questioning your assumptions, and admitting that you don’t know it all. Spot how you can make the following scenarios more inclusive and read on for tips...
March 18, 2025 • by Diana Markaki-Bartholdi in Inclusion and diversity • 5 min read
New EU legislation requires stronger female representation on corporate boards. Here are ways to navigate the transition....
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