Events and Webinars

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.”

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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.”

New publication: More Women in Consulting

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 […]

What is the EU Gender Balance Directive?

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 […]

Webinar: Mobilizing Men for accelerated Gender Balance

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 […]

Webinar: The dos and don’ts of accelerating gender balance

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 […]

Webinar: Feedback in a Diversity Context

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 […]

Meet the DEI Experts and the Lawyer on EUs Gender Balance Directive

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% […]

Webinar: Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace

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 […]

Leadership A-team and B-team Blindspots: The Silent Drain on Company Finances

By Heidi R. Andersen, Founder and CEO of Living Institute In an opinion piece in the Danish Business Publication, Børsen, I share what characterizes skilled leaders today. Hint hint… It’s about being able to embrace and nurture super-teams with the employees already employed in the company. Surveying 95 leaders, I uncovered a concerning trend: 91.5% […]

Webinar: Stop guessing! Why Basing DEI Initiatives on Data is a Good Idea

30 minutes introductory webinar to the concept of Inclusion Surveys Join us Thursday the 7th of March 2024 at 1:00 pm (CEST)  Why is measuring and monitoring the level of inclusion and belonging one of the most powerful tools in the DEI toolbox? The Simple Answer: Because most people believe in data Basically, an inclusion […]

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

An Introduction to the Master Class and Certification for HR Professionals! This 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 you […]

Webinar: Inclusive Leadership – claim the future

30-minutes introductory webinar to Inclusive Leadership 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 psychological safety and the sense of belonging. This webinar is a perfect mix of the latest […]

Webinar: How to effectively reduce unconscious bias

Introductory webinar on Unconscious Bias – key insights and guide to actions Reduce unconscious bias and make better decisions Unconscious Bias is the biggest disabler of diversity and the number one enemy of innovation. Join the webinar and learn how to take control of your decisions by reducing unconscious bias.  The webinar is a perfect […]