# Living Institute

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## Posts

- [How to transform DEI without throwing out the baby with the bathwater](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/how-to-transform-dei/)
- [5 Signs your inclusion efforts are stuck in HR](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/5-signs-your-inclusion-efforts-are-stuck-in-hr/)
- [From DEI to Culture: Why Inclusion Must Be a Leadership Discipline](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/from-dei-to-culture-why-inclusion-must-be-a-leadership-discipline/)
- [Mandsdominerede ejerkredse i advokatbranchen – en kultur i modvind](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/mandsdominerede-ejerkredse-i-advokatbranchen/)
- [Quotas, Women's Networks, and Clear Career Paths: How Can STEM Attract Women?](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/attracting-women-to-stem/)
- [The Impact of DEI on Business Performance and Profitability](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/dei-business-case/)
- [The C-Suite’s Crucial Role in DEI Strategy: A Mission Beyond Metrics](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/c-suite-in-dei-strategy/)
- [Nuuday: Transformation Through Cognitive Diversity - A new Spin on DEI](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/nuuday-transformation-through-cognitive-diversity-a-new-spin-on-dei/)
- [Building DEI Programs: From Good Intentions to Great Impact](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/effective-dei-programs/)
- [How Maersk Management Consulting jumpstarted their diversity and inclusion journey with Living Institute](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/how-maersk-management-consulting-case-diversity-and-inclusion-journey/)
- [Webinar on Demand: Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/webinar-on-demand-embracing-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace/)
- [How to lean into DEI Pushback and use it to accelerate your cultural transformation](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/overcoming-dei-pushback-in-the-workplace/)
- [What is the EU Gender Balance Directive?](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/what-is-the-eu-gender-balance-directive/)
- [New publication: More Women in Consulting](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/publication-more-women-in-consulting-part1/)
- [Webinar on Demand: How to create change and comply with EU Gender Balance Directive by June 2026](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/webinar-comply-with-eu-gender-balance-directive/)
- [The biggest DEI trend 2024: Organizations scrambling to catch up to EU’s gender balance directive](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/eus-gender-balance-directive-how-to-start/)
- [Penny dropping moments: Creating a DEI Ripple Effect in a Global Organization](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/dei-in-a-global-organization/)
- [From Unpleasant to Progress: Managing Challenging Inclusion Survey Results](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/managing-inclusion-surveys/)
- [Affinity Bias: The Curious Case of invisible Employees](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/inclusive-leadership-affinity-bias/)
- [The Troubling Erosion of DEI Efforts in the United States is a wake-up call for Europe](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/dei-erosion/)
- [Leadership A-team and B-team Blindspots:            The Silent Drain on Company Finances](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/leaderships-costly-blindspots/)
- [Here are Five Symptoms Signalling a Lack of Inclusivity in your Organization](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/five-symptoms-dei/)
- [9 Reasons Why Diverse Teams Are Smarter](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/9-reasons-why-diverse-teams-are-smarter/)
- [10 Actions You Can Take as an Inclusive Leader to Successfully Manage Diverse Teams](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/10-actions-you-can-take-as-an-inclusive-leader-to-successfully-manage-diverse-teams/)
- [Diversity Fatigue in the Workplace: What to look for and how to address it](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/diversity-fatigue-in-the-workplace-what-to-look-for-and-how-to-address-it/)
- [Podcast: The Diversity Virus – And why you want to catch it – Recruitment Case Study with Maersk Management Consulting (MMC)](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/podcast-the-diversity-virus-and-why-you-want-to-catch-it-recruitment-case-study-with-maersk-mmc/)
- [Inclusive Leadership: Bridging the Gap Between In-Groups and Out-Groups](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/inclusive-leadership-in-groups-and-out-groups/)
- [Unconscious Bias in the Workplace: A Hidden Hurdle to Fairness](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/what-is-unconscious-bias/)
- [Facing fines or harnessing the power of an inclusive organization? The Choice in Embracing the EU's Gender Quotas](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/fines-eus-gender-quotas/)
- [5 things Danish women do – that harm their careers (Article in Danish)](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/5-things-danish-women-do-that-harm-their-careers/)
- [Experiencing bias first hand made Heidi Rottbøll Andersen wonder: How widespread is this problem in other companies?](https://livinginstitute.com/news/experiencing-bias-first-hand-made-heidi-rottboll-andersen-wonder-how-widespread-is-this-problem-in-other-companies/)
- [<strong>Psychological safety and inclusion have bolstered core business results for the old telecom giant</strong>](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/psychological-safety-and-inclusion-have-bolstered-core-business-results-for-the-old-telecom-giant/)
- [Podcast |  Ali’s homeland – more Alis in the media industry, Tom Jensen?](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/podcast-radio24syv-alis-faedreland-flere-alier-i-mediebranchen-tom-jensen/)
- [Debate |  There is a lack of diversity when managers spot talent amongst their employees, and this may affect the bottom line](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/debat-der-mangler-diversitet-nar-ledere-spotter-talent-hos-deres-medarbejdere-og-det-kan-have-konsekvenser-pa-bundlinjen/)
- [Debate | Organizations unintentionally damage diversity with useless measures – here is what you should be aware of](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/avoid-damaging-diversity/)
- [Diversity Expert: "Even men are tired of..men"](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/diversitetsekspert-ogsa-maendene-er-traette-af-maend/)
- [3 Powerful Ways An Ally Can Help Create A Culture Of Inclusion](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/3-powerful-ways-an-ally-can-help-create-a-culture-of-inclusion/)
- [Why Organisations Should Focus On Men On International Women’s Day ](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/why-organisations-should-focus-on-men-on-international-womens-day/)
- [Kvinderne i Musikken](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/kvinderne-i-musikken/)
- [Podcast: Why Diversity Leads to High Performing Teams](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/why-diversity-leads-to-high-performing-teams/)
- [Introducing 70 Human Resource professionals from all over the world to cultural intelligence](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/introducing-70-human-resource-professionals-from-all-over-the-world-to-cultural-intelligence/)
- [Training young talent in Tallinn](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/training-young-talent-in-tallinn/)
- [Introducing Danes to Czech and Polish culture](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/introducing-danes-to-czech-and-polish-culture/)
- [Introducing eight Scottish inspectors to Danish culture](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/introducing-eight-scottish-inspectors-to-danish-culture/)
- [Preparing the Danish association of gymnastics and athletics (DGI) for cultural challenges](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/preparing-the-danish-association-of-gymnastics-and-athletics-dgi-for-cultural-challenges/)
- [Retention of highly educated foreigners in Denmark](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/retention-of-highly-educated-foreigners-in-denmark/)
- [Preparing Danish nurses to work effectively with new colleagues from abroad](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/preparing-danish-nurses-to-work-effectively-with-new-colleagues-from-abroad/)
- [Re-entry and retention of employees returning from a posting abroad](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/re-entry-and-retention-of-employees-returning-from-a-posting-abroad/)
- [Counselling a Danish VP and his family prior to a US posting](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/counselling-a-danish-vp-and-his-family-prior-to-a-us-posting/)
- [Optimizing knowledge-sharing between Indian and Danish colleagues](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/optimizing-knowledge-sharing-between-indian-and-danish-colleagues/)
- [Counselling a Danish family prior to expatriation to Bangalore, India](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/counselling-a-danish-family-prior-to-expatriation-to-bangalore-india/)
- [Managing Chinese employees](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/managing-chinese-employees/)
- [“Quadratisch, Praktisch, Gut… Und de dumme Dänen”](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/quadratisch-praktisch-gut-und-de-dumme-danen/)
- [How to assure successful integration of Danish and British company cultures](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/how-to-assure-successful-integration-of-danish-and-british-company-cultures/)
- [Sharing knowhow across the Atlantic](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/sharing-knowhow-across-the-atlantic/)
- [Enhancing scientific research through cultural awareness](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/enhancing-scientific-research-through-cultural-awareness/)
- [Strengthening Danish architects’ competitiveness](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/strengthening-danish-architects-competitiveness/)
- [Optimizing integration of foreigners in Western Jutland](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/optimizing-integration-of-foreigners-in-western-jutland/)
- [Is there a difference between how questions are asked in Poland and in Denmark?](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/is-there-a-difference-between-how-questions-are-asked-in-poland-and-in-denmark/)
- [Working with the Danes – why are they so weird?](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/working-with-the-danes-why-are-they-so-weird/)
- [“We bring a lawyer and a contract. The Japanese bring a cup of tea.”](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/we-bring-a-lawyer-and-a-contract-the-japanese-bring-a-cup-of-tea/)
- [Reconciliation of cultural differences between India and Northern Europe](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/reconciliation-of-cultural-differences-between-india-and-northern-europe/)
- [Analyzing and Identifying Company Culture](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/analyzing-and-identifying-company-culture/)
- [Diversity in Danish Hospitals – Inclusion and Diversity](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/diversity-in-danish-hospitals-inclusion-and-diversity/)
- [From Chennai to Copenhagen: Get ready for collaboration](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/from-chennai-to-copenhagen-get-ready-for-collaboration/)
- [Starting a new life in South Africa](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/starting-a-new-life-in-south-africa/)
- [German Business Culture in Denmark](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/german-business-culture-in-denmark/)
- [Understanding the French and South Koreans - Country specific cross-cultural training](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/understanding-the-french-and-south-koreans/)
- [Get a (good) life in Denmark](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/get-a-good-life-in-denmark/)
- [Cross Culture Team Collaboration in International Teams](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/cross-culture-team-collaboration-in-international-teams/)
- [E-learning Universe on Danish/Indian cultural differences](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/e-learning-universe-on-danish-indian-cultural-differences/)
- [Decision-making and negotiating in a Japanese setting](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/decision-making-and-negotiating-in-a-japanese-setting/)
- [Cultural intelligence – a crucial competence in global sales](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/cultural-intelligence-a-crucial-competence-in-global-sales/)
- [Case: The journey towards “Best-In-Class” strategy execution in Siemens Flow Instruments](https://livinginstitute.com/news/cases/the-journey-towards-best-in-class-strategy-execution-in-siemens-flow-instruments/)
- [Diversity Intelligence - How to Create a Culture of Inclusion for your Business](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/diversity-intelligence-how-to-create-a-culture-of-inclusion-for-your-business/)
- [Anbefalinger: Sådan får vi flere kvinder i de øverste ledelseslag i den danske finanssektor](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/anbefalinger-kvinder-i-ledelsen/)
- [Rapport: Derfor er der så få kvinder i de øverste ledelseslag i den danske finanssektor](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/kvinder-i-ledelse/)
- [Why are Danes so weird?](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/why-are-danes-so-weird/)
- [Sådan får vi flere kvindelige politikere og diversitet i politik](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/sadan-far-vi-flere-kvindelige-politikere-og-diversitet-i-politik/)
- [Women in top management should advance by quotas, male networks and by breaking norms](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/women-in-top-management-should-advance-by-quotas-male-networks-and-by-breaking-norms/)
- [Base your diversity strategy on data](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/base-your-diversity-strategy-on-data/)
- [Data is crucial when working with diversity](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/data-is-crucial-when-working-with-diversity/)
- [A leader? That’s a guy in a suit](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/a-leader-thats-a-guy-in-a-suit/)
- [Closing the gender gap in the music industry](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/closing-the-gender-gap-in-the-music-industry/)
- [Gender Equality Improves Your Bottom Line](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/gender-equality-improves-your-bottom-line/)
- [Danish Work Culture: Shepherding Cats](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/danish-work-culture-shepherding-cats/)
- [How could Cultural Intelligence have helped LEGO’s CEO and Lars von Trier?](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/how-could-cultural-intelligence-have-helped-legos-ceo-and-lars-von-trier/)
- [Danes are impolite … according to Non-Danes.](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/danes-are-impolite-according-to-non-danes/)
- [Diversity can make you rich](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/diversity-can-make-you-rich/)
- [The Power of Diversity](https://livinginstitute.com/news/resources/the-power-of-diversity/)

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