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Michael Stuber is the EMEA-level Diversity researcher, author, speaker and consultant, specialised in organisational change strategies for complex context. Over 25 years, he has worked on more than 400 projects in 30+ countries on 4 continents, helping blue chip companies across industries turn globalisation and societal change into drivers of business excellence — and advance DEI in ways that work across borders.

The C-Suite and Diversity: A different story

Role modelling DE&I, driving DE&I from the top down, strategic positioning of DE&I – the expectations people have from C-suite executives are vast. But do we really understand their perspective, their roles and what they (really) need to effectively contribute to DE&I? The CEO Club looked at (their) part of the story.

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Wie aus weißen Männern wirkungsvolle Verbündete werden

Die Forschung zu Vorurteilen, Barrieren, Privilegien und Macht enthält einen wiederkehrenden Negativposten: alte weiße Männer. Der wachsende Aktivismus (und die zunehmende Polarisierung) verstärken die Schuldzuweisungen an diese Gruppe. Gleichzeitig wird von ihnen erwartet sich als aktive Mitstreiter zu engagieren. Wie soll das gehen?

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The use – or misuse – of Power in DE&I

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. DE&I 2023 Trilogy (part […]

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Is DEI Activism helping or hindering Corporate Diversity progress?

Standing up for your case has a long tradition in Diversity. Today, media amplify various forms of activism and DE&I is increasingly perceived as a personalised or political form of engagement – rather than a future-oriented way of supporting organisational priorities. Read about unwanted side-effects of this. DE&I 2023 Trilogy (part 2) The roots of […]

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The Diversity Dilemma: Global coherence versus local relevance

Diversity seems to naturally focus on differences and separation can intensify when adding an international and hence intercultural dimension. Global corporations, on the other hand, require consistency across their organisations and also need D&I approaches that are universally applicable. An expert event discussed the related dilemma.

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