Open Course (Online): Unconscious Bias

– Discover New Perspectives and Cultivate Inclusion with Living Institute Join our 3-hour online open course on how to mitigate Unconscious Bias Data-Driven Diversity for Business Success At the Living Institute, we believe that diversity is the key to unlocking new perspectives and solving complex business problems. Our 3-hour open course is designed to equip […]

Heidi R. Andersen

Heidi R. Andersen, Founding Partner and Chief Consultant is an accomplished author, keynote speaker, and lecturer who has made significant contributions to the field of diversity intelligence. With a focus on enhancing gender balance, inclusivity, and diversity intelligence in organizations, Heidi is a sought-after expert in her field. Her book, “Diversity Intelligence How to Create […]

How Maersk Management Consulting jumpstarted their diversity and inclusion journey with Living Institute

Download the PDF here >> Since they started working with Living Institute to revamp their recruitment process, Maersk Management Consulting (MMC) has seen a clear shift in the discourse around diversity and inclusion. MMC, the in-house management consultancy for the shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk, boasts an astoundingly diverse team. Diverse not just in nationality – […]

9 Reasons Why Diverse Teams Are Smarter

The keys to innovation and adaptability lies in the composition of a team. Diverse teams, composed of individuals from a tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, are not just valuable but have proven to be smarter than homogenous teams. Here are 9 arguments for why diverse teams are smarter: #1: Diverse Cognitive Resources Diversity in […]

Nuuday:  Transformation Through Cognitive Diversity – A new Spin on DEI

Telecoms pioneer Nuuday makes diversity and inclusion the critical lever for its strategic transformation through partnership with Living Institute.  When they approached Living Institute in early 2022, the leading Danish telco Nuuday wanted something a little different from the usual training for diversity and inclusion.  “We want to make sure our leaders lead with inclusion […]

10 Actions You Can Take as an Inclusive Leader to Successfully Manage Diverse Teams

When you have diverse teams within your organization, they undeniably generate more creativity and innovation. However, it’s important to recognize that diversity alone doesn’t guarantee success; it requires skillful inclusive leadership to truly thrive. The complexity of the diverse team Your team members might exhibit disparities in generations, cultures, and language barriers that often tap […]

Masterclass: DEI Champion Certification

– a  Masterclass and Certification for Change Agents  7 MODULES in 7 FACILITATED WEBINARS Starting September 5th – Ending October 24th 2024 Get the tools to Create and accelerate a Culture of Inclusion This dynamic Masterclass is a DEI certification program designed for organizational change agents and HR professionals supporting radical change in organizations with […]

Masterclass: DEI Champion Certification

– a  Masterclass and Certification for Change Agents  7 MODULES in 7 FACILITATED WEBINARS Next Course starting March 5th – Ending April 16th 2024 Get the tools to create and accelerate a Culture of Inclusion This dynamic Masterclass is a DEI certification program designed for organizational change agents and HR professionals supporting radical change in […]

Webinar: What Certified DEI Champions can do to improve DEIB fast

An Introduction to the Master Class and Certification for HR Professionals! This free webinar is a chance for you to get a good introduction to the program, the elements of the certification, how the certification enables you to create and accelerate cultures of inclusion and it is an opportunity to get answers to any questions […]

Open Courses

Open Courses For the nerds among you: “Diversity Intelligence means the way in which any human system is designed to attract, motivate, engage and retain people with diverse profiles who, through shared inclusion, can leverage their diversity to create better results.”

Diversity Fatigue in the Workplace: What to look for and how to address it

By Maria Sterndorff Even with the best intentions, organizations can face a phenomenon known as “diversity fatigue.” This refers to a sense of weariness, disengagement, or even harmful movements against DEI that can arise among employees and leaders as a result of continuous efforts to promote diversity and inclusion. A survey from 2023 with insights […]

Podcast: The Diversity Virus – And why you want to catch it – Recruitment Case Study with Maersk Management Consulting (MMC)

Not too long ago, Maersk Management Consulting (MMC) realized they had a diversity and inclusion problem. There was a gender imbalance in the team, and the recruitment process impacted this issue. They needed to change the way they recruited if they wanted to attract a more diverse audience. Based on this acknowledgment, MMC embarked on […]

Unconscious Bias in the Workplace: A Hidden Hurdle to Fairness

Ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunities for all employees in the workplace should be a top priority for all organizations. However, despite best intentions, a subtle yet powerful force known as unconscious bias often lurks beneath the surface, impacting decision-making, interactions, and ultimately, the overall workplace environment as well as the ability to attract and […]

Facing fines or harnessing the power of an inclusive organization? The Choice in Embracing the EU’s Gender Quotas

The EU’s Gender Quotas Agreement isn’t just another policy. It’s sending a clear message that having a mix of men and women in organizations is now a must. And not only for creating awesome teams and attracting top talent. Let us tell you why. A Paradigm Shift in Gender Diversity The EU Gender Quotas Agreement […]

Webinar: Cultural Intelligence – bridging cultural differences

30-minutes introductory webinar on how to navigate effortlessly in cross-cultural encounters It’s all about bridging cultural differences and gaining from them: Developing enhanced cross-culture competencies are imperative both in modern global leadership and in all cross-cultural dealings in any culturally diverse environment. Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is the central competency necessary for creating growth from cognitive […]

Webinar: Inclusive Leadership – claim the future

30-minutes introductory webinar to Inclusive Leadership Join us Tuesday the 24th of October 2023 at 1:00 pm (CEST) for a 30-minutes webinar What are the 3 essential characteristics of the inclusive leader – and why are leaders essential to creating a culture of inclusion? Join the webinar and get knowledge of how inclusive leaders enhance […]

Webinar: Allyship – the key to psychological safety in the workplace

30-minutes introductory webinar on how to promote allyship in the workplace “The Standards you Walk Past are the Standards you Accept” Allyship is a key factor in achieving the DEI goals in an organization as it stimulates positive change. Allyship creates allies that advocate, promote and aspire to advance the culture of inclusion in your […]

Free Webinar: What Certified DEI Champions can do to improve DEIB fast

An Introduction to the Master Class and Certification for HR Professionals! This free webinar is a chance for you to get a good introduction to the program, the elements of the certification, how the certification enables you to create and accelerate cultures of inclusion and it is an opportunity to get answers to any questions […]