Diversity & Inclusion Training
My training philosophy
I am passionate about fostering a close exchange between science and practice, as well as between social services, universities, businesses, and civil society. In my view, a participatory approach does not remain in the 'ivory tower.' As a diversity and inclusion trainer, I work at the intersection of science and practice, collaborating with interested individuals and groups to drive meaningful change.
My experiences
Since 2015, I have been offering training and continuing education on diversity and inclusion, including at the Lower Saxony State Office for Social Affairs, Youth and Family in Hanover, at the Hessian Ministry for Social Affairs and Integration in Wiesbaden, at the Center for Continuing Education (ZWW) in Mainz, at the Caritas Center Landau, and as part of the initiative "Pro Frauen als Unternehmerinnen, Fach- und Führungskräfte" (PROF3I) at the Institute for Social Pedagogical Research Mainz (ism).
In the spring of 2022, I became certified as a diversity trainer by living diversity in Berlin. In August 2023, I was awarded the "Gender and Diversity Competencies" certificate by the University Center for Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Klagenfurt.
My aim
Dealing with diversity and fostering inclusion in a pluralistic society is of great importance for social services, educational institutions, administrations, and companies. Diversity is normality, and inclusion is a human right. My starting point is the belief that diversity is a fundamental social condition. The central focus of my work is a scientific analysis, critical reflection on power dynamics, and the development of practices around inclusion. The goal is to facilitate connections in a global society that bridge different biographies, experiences, socialization processes, and ways of life.
Training components
My diversity and inclusion trainings are grounded in scientific research, self-reflective practices, and practical components. Diversity is not viewed as static; rather, the training emphasizes a self-critical approach to categorization processes. It explores how organizations can become increasingly inclusive, ensuring they do not exclude individuals based on nationality, language, gender, worldviews, or other dimensions of diversity.
Training methods (selection)
- Historical and theoretical impulses
- 4 Layers of Diversity
- Practical approaches and strategies
- World café
- Net of Connections
- Flower power method
- Transformative methods
- Exchange in small and large groups
- Group discussions
- ...
Past workshops (selection)
Topic. Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) - cocreation trainer 2023
Language. German
Where. Basel, Switzerland
When. Up from April 2023
What. We do what we love to do! The workshop combines the cocreation method of cocreation founder Dr. Georg Michalik with elements and concepts of diversity and inclusion.
Register. Register here and learn about cocreation, cocreation diversity and much more.
Topic. Diversität in Organisationen (Diversity in organizations)
Learn about the concepts of "intercultural opening" and "diversity management" and find out how you can use and shape diversity in your work context - on the way to more inclusion in the working world.
Language. German
Where. Center for Continuing Education (ZWW), Mainz, Germany
How. Digital workshop
When. 13th of October 2023 from 9.30 to 16.30
Registration deadline. 19th of September 2023.
Implementing diversity at universities
Since October 2022, Klagenfurt University has been one of the first Austrian universities to undergo the "Vielfalt gestalten" ("Shaping Diversity") diversity audit, conducted by the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft e.V. This audit supports and guides the university in developing a tailored diversity strategy that reflects the diverse backgrounds of its students, faculty, and staff. I had the opportunity to contribute my knowledge and ideas as a member of the audit's steering committee, which holds operational responsibility throughout the auditing process. Attached are some highlights from the first Diversity Day, held on May 4, 2023.
Here, you can find two of my scholarly articles on the topic of Diversity & Inclusion