By Kasper Jelsbech, Partner & Chief Consultant As Partner and chief DEI consultant at the Living Institute, I’ve wrestled with diversity, equity, and inclusion from a myriad of angles in many different countries. A typical struggle for many organizations is where to start or work with their DEI Programs. Here are some best practices to […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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By Bobby Bovell DEI initiatives stand as pillars of progress, driving companies toward inclusivity and innovation. Yet, these necessary changes are not always met with open arms. In every organization, you will find a spectrum of responses to DEI. From enthusiastic adopters to skeptical onlookers, the key is understanding and addressing the varied perspectives. Let […]
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.”
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.”
The Association of Danish Management Consulting Firms just released the first part of 3 catalogues presenting means how to enhance gender diversity in ‘More Women in Consulting – Part 1’. Living Institute contributes to the publication through CEO Heidi R. Andersen sharing her knowledge on strategies to create gender balance, like basing your efforts on […]
By Maria Sterndorff, Engagement Director at Living Institute EU just tightened the reigns on their 2022 Directive on Gender balance with a new directive from December 28th, 2023, imposing their member states to by the end of 2024 implement the necessary legislation supporting the targets set in the initial directive. Wheels are in motion and […]
Initiatives meant to create gender balance in companies tend to become only a project for women. However, men are just as much a part of the solution as women. Without the mobilization of men who support and drive diversity and inclusion, a change in culture is doomed to fail. Make men key players in creating […]
By mid-2026, listed organizations must reach one of two goals: Either 40% of the board or 33% of the overall leadership must be of the minority gender. Unsuccessful companies could potentially face so-called effective and dissuasive penalties if incompliant with the demands for recruitment and status reporting. But gender balance is not just about compliance […]
Join us for this 60-minute webinar that explores the critical role of feedback in a diverse and inclusive work environment. Discover strategies to give and receive feedback that acknowledges, respects, and embraces diversity, ultimately leading to a more equitable, innovative, and productive workplace. We will discuss Cultural Nuances in Feedback: Explore how cultural backgrounds shape the […]
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Upcoming Demands from the EU – Deadline June 30th 2026 is fast approaching Join us in Copenhagen on March 8th for a dive into creating Gender Balance and compliance with EU’s directives for DEI. If you are in top-level HR, Compliance or Management – this is for you. The new demands from EU: 40% […]
By Heidi R. Andersen, CEO and founder of Living Institute Listed companies must by June 30th 2026 reach one of two goals: 1. The minority gender must account for at least 40% of the seats on the board. or 2. The minority gender must account for at least 33% of the overall leadership in the […]
Listed companies must by June 30th 2026 reach one of two goals: EU have tightened the reigns on their 2022 Directive on Gender balance (2022/2381) with a new directive from December 28th, 2023, demanding for their member states to – by the end of 2024 – implement the needed legislation supporting the targets in the […]
By Bobby Bovell, Partner & Chief Consultant at Living Institute 2023 has been a busy year. I have traveled to a range of countries across the globe and ended up getting stuck in various airports on many occasions. As I spend time waiting for flights, I tend to reflect on deliveries for clients. The moments, […]
By Heidi R. Andersen, CEO & Founder of Living Institute My mind tattoo from 2023 is undoubtedly the realization that more than 9 out of 10 leaders unconsciously segregate their teams into A and B tiers. And the members of both groups are frightfully aware of exactly who belongs in what. What leaders often realize […]
By Jens Rottbøll, Partner & Chief Consultant at Living Institute Coming home from working in the US, I was struck by two things. Coming home from working in the US, I was struck by two things. 1) First the amazing will to work with the toolbox of DEI and at the same time 2) the […]
By Kasper Jelsbech, Partner & Chief Consultant at Living Institute From the dwindling year of 2023, the reminder I am taking with me into 2024 is how important and necessary – but also delicate and complex it is to measure and communicate the temperature-taking of a company’s culture and level of inclusion through inclusion surveys. […]
30-minute introductory webinar to Neurodiversity Neurodiversity is about recognizing and celebrating the diverse ways in which individuals experience and interact with the world. It is estimated that 20% of the human population is neurodivergent. At Living Institute, we believe that the better we are at creating safe spaces for the strengths and assets of being […]
