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And that’s a wrap on Diversify Nordics Summit 2024—our third year bringing together changemakers from around the world! We are overflowing with gratitude and inspiration after an incredible day of learning, sharing, and connecting with so many passionate individuals. DNS isn’t just another conference; it’s a co-created space where honesty, vulnerability, and courageous dialogue take center stage—a place where people feel seen, heard, and celebrated for who they truly are. So many of you told us how valued and included you felt, reaffirming why we do this work. Your support proves that when we come together, real change is not just possible—it’s inevitable. To our speakers, thank you for your courage in sharing your stories and perspectives, sparking deep reflection and inspiration in every session. (Tagged in comments) To our partners: your belief in our mission and unwavering support have been the foundation that made this summit a reality. Google Norway, Amazon Web Services (AWS), EY, HiBob, The Coca-Cola Company Norway, BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, Robert Bosch Stiftung, Expedia Group. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure everything ran seamlessly. And to our photographers and videographers—you captured the spirit and energy of DNS2024 with such artistry. To all our participants: your energy, curiosity, and openness to connect, learn, and unlearn were the very heartbeat of this summit. Lastly, to the entire Diversify team: DNS 2024 was a true labor of love, fueled by your passion, dedication, and vision. We are immensely proud of what we’ve built together. Though DNS2024 has come to an end, the journey continues. Let’s carry forward the conversations, connections, and commitments we’ve made, and keep building workplaces and societies where everyone belongs. Here’s to continuing this journey together!  P.S. Excited for next year already? Book your super early bird tickets for DNS2025 now! https://lnkd.in/e-Z5Q9CD Photos taken by Sebastian Jauregui | Silver Nebula #DiversifyNordics #DNS2024 #Inclusion #CommunityBuilding #Conference #SmallTeamBigImpact

📢 We are excited to announce our partnership with Nordic Women in Tech Awards 2024. As part of our partnership, we're offering 25% off tickets to the NWITA Gala Ceremony to be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Clarion Hotel The Hub in Oslo 🎉.The discount code is Diversify2425. Join an unforgettable evening celebrating the achievements of women in the tech industry at the Nordic Women in Tech Awards 2024 Gala Ceremony! 🎉🍽️Enjoy a 3-course menu, network with industry professionals, and connect with like-minded individuals🫱🏼🫲🏽 NWITA celebrates exceptional women role models shaping the future of tech and supports diversity and inclusivity while inspiring the next generation of tech talent. 🎟️🔗Learn more and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dwezBJxD #NWTIAW2024

🧑🏾 Leadership and decision-making looks simple until you’re the one wearing the shoe. It’s only when you walk in it that you understand where it hurts. For me, true leadership is about stepping into discomfort with courage, embracing tension and paradox—not to merely resolve them, but to create spaces where tough questions can be asked, dissenting voices are encouraged, and uncertainty can coexist with intention. 👉🏾 Leadership isn't just about providing answers; it’s about fostering an environment where different perspectives are honored and complexity is acknowledged. 👉🏾 Future-focused leadership goes beyond the traditional, solution-oriented model, valuing shared ownership and agency over centralized authority. In this vision, the leader is not a distant “knower” but a facilitator of collective wisdom, an advocate for voices that disrupt, rethink, and reshape the status quo. 👉🏾 It requires a commitment to equitable knowledge-sharing and cross-disciplinary learning, embracing the “messy” and the “unresolved” as integral parts of the process. 🔺 Leaders are entrusted with the care and well-being of their people. But who, in turn, takes care of leaders? I find myself empathizing with those in leadership, who so often stand exposed to constant scrutiny, carrying the weight of expectations and criticism. ☝🏾 From the outside looking in, it’s easy to say, “If I were them, here’s what I’d do or say.” But this assumes we face the same constraints, the same stakes. 👭🏾 The stakes are especially higher for Black women, women, indigenous folks, people of colour and people who carry historically and systematically undervalued identities. 👉🏾 Leaders make choices with ripple effects on people, finances, well-being, and survival. Decision making at top leadership level is not just about a single issue but a matrix of intersecting concerns, all of which are deeply consequential. ❗ So before casting judgment or placing demands, it’s worth pausing to ask: ⚫ Am I truly aware of what’s at play? ⭕ Do I understand the full picture? ⚫ Can I even begin to grasp the weight of those shoes they wear?

🌿Join us on November 28,2024 for our Women In Leadership Series from ⏰18:00 - 21:00 CET 📝 Women in Leadership is a powerful gathering that amplifies the voices, stories, and experiences of trailblazing women from diverse backgrounds who have made significant impacts in their industries and communities. By sharing challenges and successes, we all gain strength and insight. Join us to be inspired and empowered in your own journey. 💡Join us for an inspiring and transformative session that celebrates and champions women in leadership! 🥙 There will be light snacks and refreshments provided. 👯🏾 There will be ample opportunity to network. 🎤 Our speakers are: 💠 Chisom Udeze, Economist & Founder of Diversity 💠Vicky Ngari, Sustainable Fashion & Beauty Innovator | Speaker & Lecturer 💠 Raja Skogland,Founder & Chair The Visionary Company, Board & VC 💠 Claudia Antwi-Adjei Hedegaard, Founder, BANEBRYTERE Podcast 💠 Winifred Patricia Johansen, SVP Commercial Affairs, Quantafuel ASA 🎙️ A few more speakers will be updated soon. Please register here: https://lnkd.in/dRs9VrFh #WomenInLeadership #EmpoweringWomen #WomenOfDiverseBackgrounds #BreakingBarriers

Do you want to create a truly inclusive environment where every team member thrives? Our upcoming DEI course, "Mitigating Unconscious Bias in the Workplace," is designed to give you the tools to recognize and combat the biases that can hinder team dynamics, recruitment, and overall company culture. 🗓 Course Dates: Every Tuesday from 9:00 - 12:00, starting on November 12 through December 3, 2024 (Four sessions) Why Join? Unconscious bias affects every aspect of our interactions—decisions, team relationships, and even the way we approach problems. This course goes beyond awareness, providing you with practical strategies and best practices to address biases head-on and foster a culture of belonging and respect. What You’ll Gain:  ✨ Deep insights into the science behind unconscious bias ✨ Skills to recognize bias in real-time and its impact on decision-making ✨ Strategies to navigate and mitigate the effects of bias and microaggressions ✨ Tools to create a workplace culture of continuous learning, inclusivity, and growth Be a part of this transformative journey, and help your team achieve its full potential! 🌈 👉 Secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/dy3xwKxJ #DEICourse #UnconsciousBias #WorkplaceInclusion #DiversityAndInclusion #BelongingAtWork

🌍 Reflecting on Scaling Hope, Justice, and Belonging at Diversity Nordic Summit 2024 🇩🇰🇳🇴🇸🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇫🇴🇬🇱🇦🇽 🌍 It’s been about a month since I volunteered at the Diversity Nordic Summit 2024 hosted by Diversify. Even with a busy October balancing my part-time job and full-time job-seeking, the experience continues to shape my thoughts and work, reminding me why DEI is such a powerful, ongoing journey Volunteering alongside an incredible team from diverse backgrounds was truly inspiring, and I learned so much about applying DEI values in practice. Attending powerful sessions helped me build new perspectives, and revisiting recorded sessions has been a great way to catch up on what I missed. The sessions offered profound insights into the complexities of DEI, addressing critical issues such as societal denial, the balance of inclusion, and the prevention of workplace harassment. Notably, discussions like "Can DEIB Go Too Far?" and "Nordic Denial 3.0" challenged us to confront uncomfortable truths and navigate the fears that can hinder progress. It was especially a pleasure to listen to Dr. Poornima Luthra (She/ Her) and her keynote, "What Are You Afraid Of?" which highlighted her valuable insights on DEI, fear, and allyship, also explored in her books. Overall, the variety of perspectives shared reinforced the necessity of creating supportive environments where every voice is valued. What struck me furthermore was the genuine inclusivity of the summit, with child-friendly spaces and a quiet room for those needing breaks. These thoughtful details ensured that everyone felt welcomed and supported. ✨ Above all, the connections I made are what keep this experience alive for me. Meeting fellow DEI professionals, advocates, and migrants provided invaluable insights and reinforced my commitment to this work. If you’re interested in DEI, I highly recommend joining future initiatives with Diversify and attending the Diversity Nordic Summit t’s truly a transformative experience. Kudos once again to the entire Diversify team—starting with a few names like Chisom Udeze, Miguel Angel Leyva Salas, Nikki Hayes, David Lampshire and all the other inspiring contributors! If you’re already interested in joining next year, registration for Diversity Nordic Summit 2025 is already open! Find out more here → https://lnkd.in/d3MimfyE 📸 Photo Credits: 1-5: Eva M.H. Haugen & 6-7: Darae Kim #DiversityNordicSummit #DNS2024 #DNS2025 #Diversify #DEI #DiversityAndInclusion #Allyship #VolunteerExperience #ReflectingOnDEI #Oslo

I made sure to chat with Chisom Udeze because every time I do, I walk away a better person. It’s that simple. After her Diversify Nordics Summit, we sat down and discussed things from the secret sauce of building a viable team to managing both mental health and expectations to building better for the world around us by creating things that we ourselves want. It was a conversation full of meaningful quotables - and I’ll share snippets and shorts on YouTube for those of you with only 60 seconds or so to spare – but if you have an hour to gain a few more perspectives that might improve how you approach work or what you’re building in this world… definitely invest that time in watching Chisom today: https://lnkd.in/dB58R4ab Incidentally, if you’re looking for inspiration or encouragement in building better through your work or in the world around you, you can find additional UPWARD conversations with Emil Novák-Tót, Yesmith Sánchez (she/her), or Uduak Amimo (who, in fact, recently interviewed Chisom herself in her Fearless podcast series) from the playlist that's shared in the comments below. In any case, this is your regular reminder that we can always do better… and I look forward to hearing and celebrating what YOU are building and bringing into this world, as well. #Leadership #DEI #DiversityAndInclusion #MentalHealthAwareness #TeamBuilding #Inspiration #WorkplaceWellbeing #BuildingBetter #EmpathyAtWork #PersonalGrowth #UPWARDConversations

🌍 Foundations of Workplace Diversity & Inclusion 🌍 DEI is more than just a buzzword—it's a key driver for innovation, growth, and organizational success. This course is designed to help you understand the core principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), so you can effectively leverage them to create a more equitable and thriving workplace. 🗓 Course Dates: Every Tuesday from 9:00 - 12:00, starting on November 12 to November 19, 2024 (Two sessions) Why Enroll? In just two sessions, you’ll gain: ✨ A deep and nuanced understanding of DEIB principles and their impact ✨ Insights into the dynamics of DEIB in the workplace through an intersectional perspective ✨ Strategies to recognize and tackle unconscious bias in the workplace ✨ Practical tools to ensure your DEIB efforts are both actionable and measurable Whether you're beginning your DEI journey or looking to strengthen your foundational knowledge, this course will empower you to make real progress toward a more inclusive workplace culture. 👉 Register now at https://lnkd.in/ddJj78zc and take the first step toward meaningful change! #WorkplaceInclusion #DEICourse #DiversityEquityInclusion #BelongingAtWork #InclusiveWorkplace #DiversityTraining

🌿Join us on November 28,2024 for our Women In Leadership Series from ⏰18:00 - 21:00 CET 📝 This series is designed by Diversify to as a way to amplify the voices, stories and experiences of women from diverse backgrounds, who have made an impact in their industry and communities. 💡Be a part of an inspiring and transformative session that celebrates and champions women in leadership! This event brings together a diverse group of trailblazing women leaders, industry experts, and emerging changemakers to explore the opportunities, challenges, and evolving dynamics of leadership across sectors. 🥙Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. 🎤 Our speakers are: 💠 Chisom Udeze, Economist & Founder of Diversity 💠Vicky Ngari, Sustainable Fashion & Beauty Innovator | Speaker & Lecturer 🎙️More speakers joining us soon.   💻 Please register here: https://lnkd.in/dRs9VrFh #WomenInLeadership #EmpoweringWomen #WomenOfDiverseBackgrounds #BreakingBarriers

🪔As the lights of Diwali shine bright, may your life be filled with the warmth of love, the light of knowledge, and the joy of celebration. ✨May this Festival of Lights fill your hearts with gratitude, compassion, and kindness.  🪔Happy Diwali! 🪔 #Diwali #FestivalOfLight