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Yesterday, our CEO and founder Katja Toropainen (she/her) delivered a guest lecture at Aalto University School of Business's People Management course on the opportunities and challenges for diversity, equity, and inclusion in 2025. During her discussion with the class, Katja encouraged the students to: • Cut through the noise and approach inclusion efforts with a critical mindset • Reflect on what each element of diversity, equity, and inclusion means in practice and how it shapes work at every level, from senior leadership to everyday operations • Create space for open conversations and constructive feedback • Recognize the potential risks of placing too much focus on diversity, and too little on inclusion We're proud to share these perspectives and engage with future leaders on how workplaces can evolve to support everyone.

Let’s embrace leadership that doesn’t just include but empowers: Our 2025 global summit theme, Inclusive Leadership – Shaping Sustainable Workplaces, reflects this commitment to transforming workplaces for a sustainable future. Inclusive leadership goes beyond merely inviting diverse voices—it’s about amplifying them to spark innovation, improve performance and build workplaces that thrive in the long term. Leaders who embrace inclusion are not just shaping better organisations; they’re creating a blueprint for a sustainable future where people, profit and purpose align. At the 11th annual Womenomics Global DE&I Summit 2025, we’re diving deeper into what it means to lead inclusively and will explore how the principles of inclusion can: ⭐Build more resilience into your organisation ⭐Impact your overall ESG implementation ⭐Unlock the potential of neurodiversity ⭐Drive profit with purpose   Save-the-date for an inspiring afternoon on the 3rd June 2025 at the iconic Royal Danish Opera in Copenhagen, where global thought leaders, change-makers and innovators will gather to describe the workplaces of tomorrow. Together, we can transform ideas into action and challenges into opportunities.   Don’t miss your spot and buy your early-bird tickets now: https://lnkd.in/d5bBeHFX   Thank you to our dedicated strategic partners for their ongoing support: A.P. Moller - Maersk, BMW Danmark, Hempel A/S, HUGO BOSS, PwC Danmark, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., UBS, British Embassy of Copenhagen and IE University   #DiversityEquityAndInclusion #WomenomicsCPH #GoAboveAndBeyond #InclusiveLeadership #Neurodiversity #Intersectionality

📢 Promoting Equity and Belonging in the Future Workforce! Thank you so much Jennifer Brown 🙏🥇 We've become so much smarter about the DEI agenda and what really matters 🚀 💡 The call for equity is becoming increasingly urgent! To build a future that is more inclusive and fair, leaders with power and influence must actively disrupt the status quo and challenge unfair systems and behaviors 🎱 Creating equitable environments in workplaces and communities requires intentional efforts. This process often reveals our own prejudices and biases, compelling us to critically examine our roles in perpetuating inequities. While this work can be uncomfortable, discomfort is often a sign of true leadership. Inclusive leadership offers the crucial opportunity to reflect on how we contribute to existing systems and how we can drive positive change within them 🏆 When leaders show genuine and deliberate dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), they build trust within their organizations 🙌 This trust fosters a culture of inclusion, enabling employees from all identities, races, and backgrounds to thrive and feel a sense of belonging 🎵🎵🎵 How do we translate theory into practice??? Blanchard and Jennifer Brown have found the secret recipe, namely by developing the 'Courageous Inclusion' programme, which can be incorporated and linked directly to leadership development programmes 🎁 Note: Our podcast will be launched very soon 💥 #DEI #Inclusion #Diversity #Leadership #InclusiveLeadership #Belonging #JenniferBrown #CfL #EquityInAction #InclusionMatters #Equity #Leadershipdevelopment #blanchard #courageousinclusion

🌍 The Power of Women in Leadership: Diversity Drives Success 🌍 In today’s fast-evolving world, organizations need leaders who bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions. Women in leadership are transforming industries, fostering inclusivity, and paving the way for sustainable growth. 💡 Why It Matters: When women hold leadership roles, companies see better decision-making, increased profitability, and stronger organizational cultures. Diverse leadership teams are more adaptable, creative, and equipped to meet complex challenges with balanced, inclusive strategies. 💬 Diverse Perspectives = Broader Vision The unique experiences and insights women bring to the table broaden perspectives, enabling teams to see beyond conventional approaches. This fosters growth, innovation, and resilience—key drivers of success. Let’s continue to champion women in leadership and recognize the power of diverse voices in shaping a brighter future. 💪✨

🌱 Innovation Through Inclusion Companies with diverse leadership are 35% more likely to outperform competitors in innovation and problem-solving (AgFunder, 2024).

💡 It’s Time to Act – Let’s Change the Reality Together! The #EUWomenOnBoards directive is a transformative step toward breaking the status quo in Poland. But let’s be honest—regulations are only the beginning. Real change requires action, collaboration, and creating platforms that empower women on their journey to leadership. 🌍👩💼✨ At HCC Executive, in partnership with European Women on Boards (EWOB), we proudly support the #WomenOnBoards initiative, working to increase women’s representation on boards and supervisory boards. We’re honored to host events that celebrate the incredible journeys of female leaders, sharing their stories of Authentic Leadership and Building Mental Resilience. These gatherings are more than discussions; they’re a testament to courage, growth, and ambition. 💡🌟 With the support of socially responsible businesses like Alcon (shoutout to Kamila Szewczyk and Michal Kasprzyk, FCMA CGMA🙌💼) and Nordea (thank you Agnieszka Belowska Gosławska🙏💜), along with all the inspiring speakers and participants, we’re fostering conversations that deliver real insights, solutions, and impact. A special thank you to Ewa Kubín, Ph.D., Kristen Anderson, and Silvia Wiesner from European Women on Boards (EWOB) for connecting these efforts to a broader European network. Together, we’re making waves 🌊 and proving that collaboration is the key to progress! 👏💪 Our goal goes beyond the directive—we’re here to lead the charge, setting new standards in the workplace and building a future where talent shines, regardless of gender. 🌟✨ True progress happens when everyone joins the conversation. That’s why we warmly invite male leaders to participate as well. Your presence and perspective are essential to shaping a future where leadership knows no boundaries. 🤝 💬 Let’s create a space where ideas flourish, voices are heard, and diverse perspectives drive meaningful change. Join us as we inspire, empower, and lead—together! 🌍👩💼👨💼✨ 🌟 Be part of the change! Share your thoughts, ideas, and experiences. Together, we can build a more inclusive and inspiring future! 🙌💬🎉 #WomenOnBoards #InclusiveLeadership #MakeChange #InspiringStories #AuthenticLeadership #MentalResillience #EWOB #HCCExecutive

The new Springer Nature Group's Sustainable Business report, Open for Progress, has been released. Among the many takeaways, 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 for the Planet, 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 in Publishing that you will find in the report, I’ll focus on a couple of points from 𝘜𝘯𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 for People: • Building an inclusive workplace: Women now make up 44% of our global leadership cohort (up 5 % points from 2018) plus a 50/50 gender split in our Management Board. • Introduction of our Employer Brand, 𝗕𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 with its three promises to put that employer brand in practice, 𝘉𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧, 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘰𝘯𝘴 and 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺.    ✅I have experienced stretching my horizons first hand by being part of the SN Leader Programme aiming at building a shared leadership community and culture across our businesses.👍 ✅I have also joined the first SN Employer brand Ambassador programme which has helped me bring to life and witness what it means to work at the company every day and talk more about its culture, values and mission.😄 ✅I have not been the only one to develop my curiosity in 2023: 60 000 training hours were delivered via our online learning portal.😀 Take a look at the full report here: https://bit.ly/4aFUWc4 #BePartOfProgress #SNAmbassadors

Think Outside The Box!  https://lnkd.in/eeS6E7ga Organizations can ensure equal opportunities for women and boost their leadership representation through innovative approaches. Strategies include blind collaboration projects, reverse mentoring, returnship programs, gender-blind promotions, collaborative leadership models, leveraging technology for flexibility, mentorship exchanges, and promoting gender-neutral communication. These efforts foster inclusivity and break down traditional barriers.

𝗜𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝗯? 🤔   In the 100 largest family businesses in Germany, only 12.6 % of the management are female. And more than half of the large family businesses in Germany have no women on the management team.   Things are only changing slowly, reports the AllBright Stiftung.   𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗪𝗵𝘆?   My opinion: we are making a mistake by associating masculinity with strength and femininity with sensitivity.   Every person who goes through life successfully needs both.   And: courageous decisions are neither masculine nor feminine. They are simply courageous.   That's why Seaco has a coaching and mentoring program to support employees, that includes a cohort of young females in preparing them for leadership roles.   Seaco is proud to encourage and support the promotion of women in management worldwide, whilst helping to raise awareness, and recognize the hard work and valuable contribution of women in logistics.    In times of growing staff shortages, I don't think we can make any progress with an outdated understanding of roles. For me, responsibility is not a gender issue.   The Hamburg-based retail group Otto Group shows how equal opportunities work. Until now, there has only been one woman on the six-member Executive Board. In spring 2025, two more will join: Petra Scharner-Wolff as CEO and Katy Roewer as CFO.   A strong signal.   #logistics #management #leadership #Seaco

📊 Companies with diverse management teams see 19% higher revenue due to innovation. Learn why diversity is a game-changer for success. https://lnkd.in/eE8a8GjE #Diversity #BusinessGrowth