Using power is different from showing leadership in DE&I and both are key to successfully driving change. Traction, however, can also be reduced – or limited – depending on how power is used. This often happens unintentionally or when a leader is not aware of the side-effects of their ‘powerful’ decisions.
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D&I can provide the purpose that makes the difference (20>>21.a)
Faced with a crises, people and systems tend to focus on what they truly care about. This, however, assumes that a deeper purpose exists in the first place and is shared. D&I can offer a strong shared purpose – if it goes beyond numbers and initiatives.
Where Inclusion is designed to have fun
The dynamics of fun parks are based on physical challenge and all kinds of visual or auditive impressions. Did you ever think about how people with a disability can enjoy the rides? Now, you can even try it.
Doubts about the overall need for D&I? Two stories that will keep you engaged.
As a D&I supporter, you might sometimes feel that existing inequities are first world problems. Admittedly, some gaps appear larger and some seem to be closing – but is there still an urgent need to continue with D&I beyond the business case? Two examples will reconfirm your commitment – from Bolivia and Russia.
Post-truth dynamics in the D&I field and what we should do about it
While the Internet jokes about seemingly silly populist media statements, the successes of simplistic, fact-free campaigns continue to horrify experts, including D&I stakeholders. However, the impact of accelerating post-truth dynamics on D&I is largely underestimated as is the responsibility of Media and ourselves.
Praxisnahe AkademikerInnen
Die jährliche Diversity-Konferenz von Tagesspiegel und Charta der Vielfalt präsentierte mit „Visions of Diversity“ ein neues Format. Fünf AkademikerInnen stellten in 7-minütigen Statements ihre Zukunftsbilder für D&I vor – und ihre Forderungen.
Im Alltag und bei der Arbeit: Diskriminierung bleibt eine Realität in Deutschland
Ein Drittel der Menschen in Deutschland hat in den letzten zwei Jahren Diskriminierung selbst erfahren. Im Kontext von Arbeit und Beschäftigung ist die Erfahrung besonders häufig. Ja nach Lebensbereich sind die Gründe Alter oder Geschlecht besonders häufig.
The Purple Pound: Making money in the disability market
In an online article, the BBC has recently shed light on the disability market and presented companies tapping into that potential. The collective spending power of people with a disability, their friends and family, is described as a large segment: The so-called ‘Purple Pound’ incorporates about 20% of all consumers and is valued at £212 billion, in the U.K. only.
Reports on EU funded projects for people with disabilities published
The European Commission and the Spanish ONCE Foundation recently published two reports on EU funded projects related to labour market integration of people with disabilities (PWD) and mainstreaming disability dimension in the European agendas. The reports contain good practices and show how mainstreaming disability can be driven forward inside and outside the EU.
Pre-orders for IBCR 3.1 (2016) can be placed now: The updated Business Case contains 200+ selected studies
Many studies claim to describe the business benefits of D&I. Critics, however, often challenge the research methodology or other aspects. The updated 3rd edition of the unique International Business Case Report (IBCR 3.1) contains 1-page summaries of 203 studies which were all checked for significance, robustness, validity, reliability and, if applicable, for statistical bias.
Spain’s best-kept secret good practice in including students with intellectual disabilities
The Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) was the first Spanish university that implemented a special support programme for students with intellectual disabilities (ID) already ten years ago. After the graduation of the first four cohorts, the initiative was evaluated and the results of the study (by Dolores Gasset) was first published in 2012, in Spanish only. As the results are internationally relevant, indicating high levels of employability of the graduates, they have recently been made accessible also in English.
New study shows why getting majority members on board of D&I work pays off
Many Diversity programmes are tailored for members of specific minority groups such as LGBT employees, employees from different cultures, religious groups or people with a disability. Does this approach effectively demonstrate the value of differences or is it a reminiscent of Affirmative Action that, at times, leads to exclusion and reinforced stereotypes? A recently published Dutch study provides additional evidence that all-inclusive Diversity approaches which focus both on minority and majority groups are, in many respects, more effective than isolated programmes.
Inklusion behinderter Menschen auf dem EU-Arbeitsmarkt noch weit von UN-Zielvorgaben entfernt
Seit 2008 gilt die UN-Konvention über die Rechte von Menschen mit Behinderungen, in deren Zentrum das Thema Inklusion, insbesondere auch auf dem Arbeitssektor, festgeschrieben wurde. Wie steht es heute um die Beschäftigungssituation behinderter Menschen in den EU-Ländern? Wie kann man die Ziele der UN-Konvention am besten erreichen?
Inclusiveness beyond traditional Diversity Dimensions: Levi’s engagement for people with HIV
The famous U.S. apparel company Levi Strauss & Co. is very committed to a topic, which is usually not associated with D&I programmes – at least not in public. HIV or AIDS. The firm goes beyond the traditional D&I portfolio and shows that Inclusiveness is also about being open and inclusive for people in specific situations. A few measures show how Levi’s has become a positive example in this respect.
Fördermöglichkeiten für Studierende mit Behinderung
In Deutschland gibt es mehr als 1.600 Förderprogramme für Studierende mit Behinderung oder chronischer Erkrankung. Studien zeigen, dass jeder vierter dieser Studierenden die erheblichen beeinträchtigungsbedingten Zusatzkosten nicht oder nur unzureichend decken kann. Die neue Plattform www.barrierefrei-studieren.de bringt Studenten und Förderprogramme einfach, schnell und kostenlos zusammen.
Praise and criticism for the EU’s first report on the implementation of the UN Disability Convention
How much progress can be expected within a space of four years? The European Commission has published their first evaluation of the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which they had ratified in December 2010. It comes as no surprise that different stakeholders present different interpretations of what success looks like.
IBCR 3.0: The lastest International Business Case Report for Diversity available now
As a new milestone in the history of the Business Case for Diversity, this 3rd edition of the unique global research report summarises 195 carefully selected studies (60 more than the previous 2012 edition) substantiating the value-added from Diversity & Inclusion. Continue reading
„Geht nicht – gibt es nicht!“ – Studieren mit Behinderung
Mehr als 10 Prozent der Deutschen hat eine Behinderung bzw. eine chronische Erkrankung, davon gilt der größte Teil sogar als schwerbehindert. Noch immer sind die Hürden für die Aufnahme eines Studiums sehr groß. Dem möchte die Broschüre „Geht nicht – gibt es nicht“ Abhilfe leisten. Continue reading
Fördern Sie Ihr D&I Wissen aus über 1.600 Schätzen der Diversity Mine
Im Informationszeitalter zu leben bedeutet: Informationen finden, bewerten und verwenden – das ist auch Teil unseres D&I Alltags. Die einzigartige Diversity-Mine unterstützt Sie mit einer unglaublichen Sammlung von über 1.600 Artikeln zu Diversity& Inclusion. Sie deckt alle D&I-Themen und Anwendungsgebiete ab und enthält zahlreiche Expertentipps. Continue reading
Kompendium von A-Z – Das Beste aus 15 Jahren Diversity Forschung
Vielfältige Potenziale durch Aufgeschlossenheit erkennen und mittels Einbeziehung nutzen – das vermittelt das Standardwerk „Diversity & Inclusion“ von Michael Stuber. Diversity & Inclusion steht für die bestmögliche Nutzung interner und externer Ressourcen und deren systematische Umwandlung in messbare Mehrwerte. Continue reading