Keynotes & workshops

Prejudice and bias is a human reflex. Without "bias," we would not be able to navigate society. We cannot do without it, but often make unconscious and unfounded judgments. The impact of this is huge, and is at the root of diversity and inclusion.

In this 1-hour workshop, our founders, Elke & Rein, take you to discover your own bias, and learn about diversity and inclusion. We don't just confront you with possible blind spots, but also work around how these are actually GOOD. Because when unconscious bias, becomes conscious, you can start using it in a positive way.

Why is this the basis of diversity and inclusion?

The fact that we have a (subconscious) tendency to like and trust people who look like us more quickly has an impact on our talent hiring decision. It also has an impact on who you get along well with or who doesn't click as well in the workplace.

Indeed, objectivity in judging people does not exist. Yet we regularly hear statements that make it clear how unconscious this bias often is:

"I don't make a difference, I just see people."

"We don't look at age/skin color/gender/..., we look at talent and knowledge."

"Women just don't like to be involved in technical things."

What glasses do you look at the world through and what consequences does that have? What can you do yourself to be aware of it? With fun mix of theory and practical exercises, we make unconscious bias, conscious.

For us, inclusion is a verb. Hence, we allow inclusive behavior to be experienced through experiential learning, which means that our trainings begin with specific activities that form the basis for reflection, discussion, and the sharing of evidence-based information and knowledge.

In this 2-3 hour workshop (depending on the size of the group, from 10 to 100 people), our founders Rein and Elke, let your team experience inclusion and exclusion.

Did you know that exclusion is not always negative, nor is inclusion always good? That not feeling "at home" in a group usually has nothing to do with discrimination?

This training was designed by Dr. Hans van Dijk and Dr. Carolin Ossenkop, at the Including Behavior Institute. Our trainers are trained and certified in this training..

Inclusive communication, does that mean we should pay attention to everything we write and say? Or always put your emojis in all colors? 👇🏽👇🏿👇

Sometimes language and communication can be overwhelming once you start paying attention to inclusion. During this 2-hour workshop, Anneleen Matthé, D&I expert at Clusity, shares her knowledge about the meaning of inclusive communication and why it can really connect. With practical exercises and examples, you can get started right away for your company.

The workshop is designed for HR staff and marketers, but anyone interested in understanding and applying inclusive communication, regardless of background or position, can also learn from it.

The session will provide a framework to support the importance of inclusive communication. Then, exercises will get you started with different forms of written communication, such as emails, presentations and job postings.

What is the impact of the female body at work?

D&I expert at Clusity, Anneleen Matthé, wrote a thesis about it. She now shares the knowledge she gained in this 1.5-hour workshop on "Embodiment.

With a brief theoretical framework as an intro, we get to work quickly; in some fun interactive exercises give, such as "empathy mapping," we cover different types of "embodiment of women," such as menstruation, pregnancy and menopause. Then we seek strategies in group about how we as employers, team members and perhaps as women ourselves, deal with this in the workplace. To conclude, of course, we share proven and tested strategies.

The workshop is designed for anyone (including especially men!) who wants to understand how women are affected by their bodies in the workplace. It is important to recognize and address the challenges women face related to their bodies in order to create a more inclusive work culture.

Interested in being able to create a supportive work environment for everyone?