D&I as a direct contribution to business strategy

Diversity & Inclusion is most effective when directly aligned with strategic priorities—be it innovation, productivity or market success. When integrated meaningfully, D&I supports organisational performance through engagement, customer proximity, adaptability and collaborative dynamics.

Tailored approaches over templates

As with any strategic initiative, context matters. Hence the question is not how D&I works in theory or other companies, but how it can add value in your specific business setting. Together with our clients, we assess how D&I fits current priorities and where it contributes in a tangible and measurable way.

“There is too much talk about how the digital transformation affects diversity and too little about what D&I can contribute to the journey.” Michael Stuber

Strategic fit and concrete impact

D&I proves especially valuable in environments shaped by transformation, talent shortages or competitive pressure—such as tech, finance, consumer business, manufacturing or services. In these settings, D&I becomes a driver of productivity, leadership quality and brand authenticity—embedded in daily operations and lived structures.

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We found the Inclusive Leadership Journey a valuable experience (as) it made us recognize we all have biases, and allowed us to reflect on this truth. Then, the Leadership Journey process gave us a format to create an actionable plan (as) we accept there is no quick fix when it comes to organizational culture change. (We came) to consensus on a path forward to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace (and) an 'action journey' where real progress is being made.

Generali Schweiz | Jean-Pierre Schmid, CHRO, 11/2018

Michael Stuber very competently and professionally accompanied our Diversity & Inclusion strategy development. In the workshop with our executive team, he succeeded in showing us the added value of Diversity & Inclusion and how to embed it in our corporate strategy. The collaboration was very enriching, effective and constructive and we benefited enormously from his many years of experience and expertise.

Page Group | Goran Barić, Managing Director Germany, 12/2018

Michael Stuber's D&I Workshop for our Management Team provided a deepened understanding of the scope and relevance of D&I beyond personal perception. With impressive inspiration and an adequate piece of humour, he facilitated a constructive dialogue to shape our approach to further integrate and leverage D&I in our company so that it contributes to the business. Specific insights in Unconscious Biases and pragmatic mitigation enable us to continue to be a corporate role model for D&I.

Motorola EMEA | Frieder Schrade, Global Leadership & Organization Development, 08/1998

At the beginning of our European Diversity activities, we developed, in cooperation with European Diversity Research & Consulting, a Diversity statement that highlighted the specific meaning of Diversity for Motorola in Europe. Furthermore, European Diversity Research & Consulting compiled a very effective and innovative presentation as part of an information package for our line managers.

Symantec | Fernando Serpa, Global Manager Diversity and Inclusion, Symantec (Januar 2005), 01/2005

As part of our Global Diversity strategy, Symantec has created diversity councils led by a local Diversity champion at our sites throughout Europe. mi.st European Diversity Consulting has assisted us in preparing and carrying out successful work meetings with our local partners while effectively acknowledging European and national specifics. mi.st European Diversity Consulting has shown professionalism, expertise and responsiveness to our diversity needs and has contributed to the success of our diversity initiative in Europe.

T-Systems | Claudia Knies-May, Corporate Diversity Management, 12/2005

Thanks to the contribution of Michael Stuber, the kick-off of our Diversity council with senior managers was a total success.

E.ON | Sven Rudloff, Group HR Policy, 10/2005

E.ON emerged from different companies, so that Diversity is key to the integration of our group on the one hand, and it is part of our corporate identity OneE.ON on the other hand. In bringing together experts and concepts from the U.S. and Europe, European Diversity Research & Consulting proved their competence in intercultural presentation and in facilitating our global development process. The expertise of European Diversity Consulting provides valuable assistance in the design and implementation of Diversity events and meetings.

Johnson & Johnson | Mieke Smet, Director Global Talent Management, 2008

Working with European Diversity, Research&Consulting was a great experience for me. It was the first time that I felt that an external organization understands very clearly the challenges of the business, finds the right approach to introduce the topic of diversity and inclusion and makes it clear and tangible. They speak the right business language and they are flexible enough to adapt to global frameworks and make sure that all regional initiatives are aligned to that. It is also clear that this organization has the right background to support companies in their journey towards diversity and inclusion, they can relate to other companies and best practices.

Bosch Engineering | Juanita Jordan, Head of HR, 2010

Mr. Stuber supported us very well with his extensive experience in Diversity. His "Propelling Principle" helps us to move the topic of Diversity forward within our organization. We thank European Diversity Research & Consulting for the good cooperation.

HP | Eva Faenger, Diversity Manager HP Germany, 10/2010

Last year we launched a change process in order to focus our diversity activities and release new potentials. Mr. Stuber accompanied this process with great professionalism. His extensive technical and methodological expertise, his experience with countless other global companies, his clarity and openness as well as his holistic approach has convinced us. With "head, heart and hand", he has helped us to bring the launch of this comprehensive process to success.

Sandoz Group Germany | Hermann Hofmann, Head Public Affairs & Communications, 2011

European Diversity Research & Consulting significantly helped to further develop our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy. Particularly valuable was the combination of experience and knowledge of different options and constellations. Cooperating with European Diversity Research & Consulting in the strategy development was just as inspiring as motivating. It has helped to increase the top managements' commitment once again. We won't renounce the support of European Diversity Research & Consulting along the implementation process.

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