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How do we move from talking about diversity, equity and inclusion to actually implementing it? 💪This week, DOers Hannah Grover and Anna Rojan shared our approach during a workshop at the UNESCO International Conference of NGOs on “Knit,” a multi-stakeholder program in collaboration with H&M Foundation platforming DEI in the fashion industry. Joined by program participants Suwayda Abdi, William Rook, Bushra Ahmed and Stephanie Daley they presented the methodology and key learnings that shaped the development of two innovative solutions designed to improve organizational #DEI. 💥And exciting news: both of these products are set to launch in March! Among the many insights shared, the panelists highlighted these best practices for ensuring that innovation processes are conducted with DEI in mind: ✅Purposefully build diversity into your programs and processes: Bringing diverse voices to the table fosters innovation through varied perspectives. ✅ Listen first: Taking time to deeply understand others' experiences and perspectives is key to creating solutions that truly meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. ✅ “Trust the process”: DEI transformation takes time, and progress isn’t always linear. Staying committed and patient is essential for meaningful outcomes. ✅ Fair compensation for all participants and experts: Equity starts with ensuring contributors are valued and rewarded for their time and expertise, which helps dismantle systemic inequities. ✅ Involve actors from different sectors: Collaboration across industries brings in fresh insights, fosters innovative thinking, and broadens impact. 👇 What solutions do you see making DEI actionable and impactful? Share your thoughts in the comments!

How can we all embody practical hope in 2025? ✨Sharing a message from The DO founder Florian Hoffmann along with our best wishes for a peaceful and joyful holiday season. ✨ #sustainability #innovation #leadership

How can business leaders champion democracy? 🌍💼 The recent US election is just one of several developments shedding light on challenges facing democracies—polarization, misinformation, and declining trust in institutions. But one thing we know for sure is that a healthy democracy isn’t just vital for society—it’s good for business too. We’re committed to uniting business leaders and organizations to build a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future. For us, strengthening democracy is a key part of this effort. 📖Learn more about how businesses can stand up for democracy, create trust, and build a better future in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/eBEimtfB And thanks to DOers Simon Kaiser & Liliana Marie Thimm for your work on this important issue! 🔗 Join the conversation: What’s one way your organization is supporting democratic values? #Leadership #Democracy #Sustainability

💪Intuition, like doing, is a muscle that you need to practice. Thanks to DO Founder Florian Hoffmann and Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir for an insightful and energising conversation about what happens when intuition meets doing! 💚And thanks to all the DOers in our Community who came to share their perspectives with us! A few takeaways: ✨The change we need now in the world starts with us. If we’re disconnected from ourselves, we can’t connect with others to take action on the things that matter. ✨There are so many different ways you can build your intuition muscle, from mindfulness practices, reconnecting with nature or attention journaling. ✨Connecting with intuition informs how we look at problems – understanding that we’re not powerless, but that we can approach challenges with a sense of possibility. 📚Check out their latest books to learn more! https://lnkd.in/eHc7gBVs https://lnkd.in/ekFfM4jH

Employers everywhere are feeling the pinch of talent shortages. Untapped talent pools are one solution. 👩🍼🧑🦳👩🦽➡️From young moms to older workers, underrepresented communities, and career switchers, untapped talent pools are diverse, skilled and brimming with potential. Yet, they’re often overlooked. DO Community member Cynthia Hansen of the Innovation Foundation recently shared her perspective as well as concrete solutions to make hiring practices more inclusive. 👇 Because in these times of unprecedented disruption, leaning into inclusion isn’t just ethical—it’s strategic. Building diverse teams strengthens innovation and fuels your organization’s long-term growth. 🚀  What innovations do you see helping companies overcome the talent shortage? Share your thoughts in the comments!  #InclusiveHiring #Upskilling #FutureOfWork

“Business has a deep self-interest in engaging in the renewal of democracy.” Democracy is on decline in half of the world’s countries. Not only does this pose risks for citizens – it’s also bad for business. Decades of research show that businesses fare better in democratic systems that offer: ✅Economic stability ✅Rule of law ✅Stronger protection for intellectual property & contracts ✅Media & academic freedom So how can business leaders step up in this current environment to protect the systems that drive prosperity? We’ve been exploring this question together with DO Community member Daniel Sachs and Daniel Sachs Foundation and advancing initiatives that emphasize: 🌍Broad coalitions across industries/geography to reduce division 💪Inclusive leadership & citizen-enabling practices 💥Leveraging business resources to revitalize democracy 🤔 How do you think businesses can take action to protect and strengthen democracy? Share your ideas in the comments—we’d love to hear from you! #Leadership #Democracy #BusinessForDemocracy

"We are not powerless...every job holds the potential to contribute to solutions." 💚Sharing this powerful post from DOer Rebecca Weisl, with thanks for your passion and dedication to making positive change happen 🙏 #sustainability #innovation #leadership

🌱How DO we encourage consumers to make more sustainable choices? Switching to plant-based diets is one of the most impactful ways to reduce the food industry’s climate footprint. But knowledge alone doesn’t drive change—so how do we empower consumers to act? That was one of the biggest questions to emerge at The DO Summit, our annual gathering of business leaders, experts and impact entrepreneurs focused on accelerating the transition to the green economy. We sat down with DO Summit agenda setter Caroline Reid, Oatly’s Sustainability Director – who shared how Oatly is nudging consumers to switch to a plant-based diet. What do you think? Have you already gone plant-based? And if not, would tools like carbon labels influence your choices? Leave us a comment below. 👇 #SustainableFood #PlantBasedLiving #ClimateAction

🌍 We have big problems to solve. How is your organization being part of the solution? It's easy to give in to change fatigue. But when it comes to future-proofing our businesses and societies, it's never been more important to make change work. We’re reinventing how to DO organizational change. To make it empowering – and fun – by: 🔋 Turning talent development programs into the energy center that drives transformation. 👥 Creating employee movements that empower people across organizations to actively participate in change. 🚀 Training people in the mindset and skills needed to drive sustainable innovation, while working on the very problems they’re meant to solve. Let’s chat if you want to learn how you and your teams can not only navigate change—but enjoy it! #sustainability #innovation #leadership

How can business leaders take action to strengthen democracy? Thanks to DOer Simon Kaiser for sharing his perspective on the huge challenges to democracy around the world. The surge of disinformation, declining trust, and the rise of populism aren’t just societal risks—they’re business risks too. But there are actionable steps businesses can take to protect and strengthen democracy: 1️⃣ Seek strength in numbers: Collaborate across industries to share strategies and resources. 2️⃣ Tell the right stories: Communicate the value of democracy to your stakeholders authentically. 3️⃣ Harness the power of movement: Engage your employees and colleagues to champion this mission. It's on all of us to safeguard democracy and build a future where both societies and businesses can thrive. What role do you see for businesses in this effort? Join the conversation -- comment below or reach out to us to learn more about how we're supporting our partners. #Leadership #Democracy #BusinessForGood