Promoting Gender Balance
Top-quartile companies in terms of gender diversity, have a 39 percent greater likelihood of financially outperforming their bottom-quartile peers.
Gender Balance is not a Checkbox
It is Your Power Move
…or it has to be. Because in June 2026 EU demands listed companies to have at least 33% women in leadership or 40% on boards.
At Living Institute, we’re not about superficial fixes. We dive deep into the DNA of your organization to rewire it for genuine gender equity and a killer culture that is bound to attract and retain the best talents in your field of all genders.
Gender Balance Directive
Compliance with EU’s Gender Balance Directive: The clock is ticking for listed companies
The deadline for compliance is looming on June 30th, 2026, and many companies are still unaware of the demanding requirements set by the directive for gender minority representation in management, gender-neutral recruitment processes, and reporting on diversity.
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.
What We Offer
DEI Guidance from the Best in Class—crafted for those who dare to lead, not just comply.
We don’t peddle one-size-fits-all solutions. We deal in bespoke strategies that disrupt, innovate, and propel. Data is our sword, experience is our shield. Together, we’ll cut through the red tape to gender parity.
We identify your challenges, strengths, and weaknesses, set new targets, and reach them. We have done this before – we can make that change. Trust us.
We guide you to finding ideal, data-driven next steps for your organization toward gender balance and the documented benefits for culture, innovation, due diligence, and financial prosperity.
Key Benefits
Financial prosperity, culture, innovation, retention, talent acquisition, due diligence, avoiding sanctions for incompliance —pick your prize. It is all within reach if you make the right moves.
Did you know
- That organizations championing DEI have a 39% likelihood of outperforming non-diverse peers?
- That for every woman at the director level who gets promoted to the next level, two female directors are choosing to leave their company?
- That Goldman Sachs no longer lists companies without at least two women on the board?
Our solution
Our solutions’ point of origin are pinned down in this Matrix. Living Institute’s consultants help you fixate on the right data-driven strategy and Matrix initiatives for you and tailor the training so you avoid wasting costly time on ineffective activities.
The team at Maersk Management Consulting doubled their share of women in half a year
Don’t just take our word for it.
Listen to the trailblazers on “The Diversity Virus” podcast and take inspiration from Maersk Management Consulting, who, within just 6-8 months, doubled the share of women in their team from 11% to 23%.
Talk is cheap. Action is gold. Time is scarce. Connect now
Events & Free Webinars
Upcoming
MicroBite Learning: The dos and don’ts of accelerating gender balance Sale has ended 30 min.
MicroBite Learning: How to create change and comply with EU Gender Balance Directive by June 202630 min.
MicroBite Learning: What Certified DEI Champions can do to improve DEI fast30 min.
MicroBite Learning: Mobilizing Men for accelerated Gender Balance30 min.
MicroBite Learning: Allyship – the key to psychological safety in the workplace30 min.
Book
Diversity Intelligence: How to Create a Culture of Inclusion for your Business
Heidi R. Andersen, founder of Living Institute, has stuffed over 18 years worth of experience into a practical handbook on making inclusion an essential aspect of your company culture.
The book is on the recommended read list of 238 accredited business schools and universities – including Insead, Oxford University, London Business School, Said Business School etc.
