Programme
Here is an overview of this year’s D&I Week! Immerse yourself in a week of exciting online sessions, all free of charge and bilingual in English and German with simultaneous translation. On Thursday, you will have the opportunity to network face-to-face in St. Gallen, attend two workshops of your choice and receive other valuable inputs.
Monday
Sep. 16th
Kick-Off with Prof. Dr. Gudrun Sander
10:00 -10:15 | online
Beyond the Numbers: The Future of Equal Pay
10:15 – 11:15 | online
Tuesday
Sep. 17th
Long-Term Goals - Short-Term Requirements: Thoughts for Sustainable DE&I
9:00 – 9:30 | online
Ambitious. Qualified. Overlooked! How to Overcome Resistance to Empowering Women 40+
10:15 – 11:15 | online
Inclusive Leadership: A Dynamic Dialogue on DE&I Resistance in Research and Practice
14:00 – 15:00 | online
Gender Intelligence Report 2024
TBD | hybrid
Wednesday
Sep. 18th
Work Survive Balance - Why the Future of Work Is Working on the Future
10:15 – 11:15 | online
Navigating Racial Battle Fatigue: Antiracism Strategies for Business
14:00 – 15:00 | online
Thursday
Sep. 19th
Kick-Off with Prof. Dr. Gudrun Sander
9:30 -10: 15 | St.Gallen
Workshop Round I
1. The Game Can Begin
2. Resistance Is Fruitful
3. inclusiVRT – Immersive training for inclusivity
4. Dealing with Leaders’ Resistance
10:30 -12: 00 | St.Gallen
Input from Agota Lavoyer
13:30 – 14:45 | St.Gallen
Workshop round II
1. If They Don’t Change, I’ll Change It Myself!
2. Why Are We Still in the Margins?
3. Dealing with Leaders’ Resistance
4. The Game Can Begin
15:00 -16:30 | St.Gallen
Conclusion, Takeaways
16:30 – 17:00 | St.Gallen
Aperitif
From 17.00
Friday
Sep. 20th
Breaking Barriers: How Can We Actively Shape the Inclusion of People with Disabilities
10:15 – 11:15 Uhr | online
Monday, 16 September
Beyond the Numbers: The Future of Equal Pay
Prof. Dr. Lucia M. Lanfranconi, Dr. Thomas Bauer and Raphael Summermatter | 10:15 – 11:15 | online | German (Kick-off at 10)
Neurodiversity and Entrepreneurial Work: Adopting a Strength-Based Approach to Mental Health Issues
Tuesday, 17 September
Long-Term Goals - Short-Term Requirements: Thoughts for Sustainable DE&I
Ambitious. Qualified. Overlooked! How to Overcome Resistance to Empowering Women 40+
Inclusive Leadership: A Dynamic Dialogue on DE&I Resistance in Research and Practice
Gender Intelligence Report
Wednesday, 18 September
Work Survive Balance - Why the Future of Work Is Working on the Future
Navigating Racial Battle Fatigue: Antiracism Strategies for Business
Thursday, 19 September (On-Site Day)
Workshop: The Game Can Begin: Facing Resistance with Equality Poker
Dr. Gabriele Schambach and Prof. Dr. Julia Nentwich
10:30 – 12:00 and 15:00 -16:30 | St. Gallen | German
Workshop: Resistance Is Fruitful - Navigating Institutional Resistance to DE&I Initiatives
Workshop: InclusiVRT - Immersive Training for Inclusivity
Input: With Power Comes Responsibility: Preventing Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
If They Don't Change, I'll Change It Myself! Proactively Leveraging Diversity Through Job Crafting
Workshop: Why Are We Still in the Margins? From Resistance to Inclusive Culture
Workshop: Dealing with Leaders' Resistance: How to Successfully Manage Controversial DE&I Discussions
Friday, 20 September
Overcoming Boundaries: Diversity and Inclusion at a Cantonal Level - Strategies for Impact and Resistance to Fatigue
Breaking Barriers: How Can We Actively Shape the Inclusion of People with Disabilities
