improving connections
bridging divides
transforming conflicts
WHAT WE DO
The Institute for Developing Across Differences (IDD) offers programs, training and peer connection opportunities so that you can better help the individuals and organizations you work with to transform Differences into more effective ways of communicating, working, and prospering together.
Unique Programming
like our official Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) Certified Practitioner program, where — in addition to earning your professional certification — you’ll learn and connect with experts and peers from around the world to grow your own practice as a Differences specialist.
Training and Growth Opportunities
in the form of multi-day in-person Learning Labs & Community Weeks. Our next in-person offer will be in The Netherlands from 6-11 July 2026. Secure your spot by 3 May.
We’ll also be Canada in October 2026. Join us!
Expert Faculty
from different disciplines who are based around the world and are renowned for their work. We will help you learn and grow so you can further hone your own expertise.
News and Updates
- SAVE THE DATES! It’s never too early to plan for our 3rd Annual European Developing Across Differences (DAD) Learning Lab & Community Week — an advanced in-person professional development opportunity for experienced peers — that will take place 7-13 July 2024 in The Netherlands.
- Meet our latest profiled IDD Global Peer Elif Durgal, PhD, intercultural psychologist, trainer and coach.
NEW! Join us in Canada, 25-27 October 2026
In an era of unprecedented organizational change, the role of the Inclusion & Belonging (I&B) practitioner has never been more vital—or more complex.
The inaugural North American Developing Across Differences (NA-DAD) Learning Lab is a dedicated space for this community to pause, pivot, and power up.
Official GDEIB Practitioner Certification
Learn how you can apply the Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB): Standards for Organizations Around the World to measure and inform your work as a DEI specialist — domestically, across borders, or both.
This intensive 16-hour online program including a timed final exam, certifies you as officially qualified to use the GDEIB in your own organization or with clients.
(Re)connect with experienced peers
Join our next IDD Global Community of Practice sessions to connect with experienced —and aspiring— peers in 2026.
Topics range from Navigating the Certainty of Uncertainty to Adjusting Inclusion Practices for Cultural Differences. Meet up with peers from around the world in this open and strictly commercial-free sharing environment.
Mark your calendar! 7-13 July 2024 in The Netherlands
Exceptional in-person learning happens at the 3rd annual European edition of our Developing Across Differences (DAD) Learning Labs & Community Week.
This special programme brings together global peers and expert faculty for advanced and in-depth professional development, connections, and new content creation. Registration is open.
NEW! IDD in Canada, 25-27 Oct 2026
In an era of unprecedented organizational change, the role of the Inclusion & Belonging (I&B) practitioner has never been more vital—or more complex.
The inaugural North American Developing Across Differences (NA-DAD) Learning Lab is a dedicated space for this community to pause, pivot, and power up.
GDEIB Practitioner Certification
Learn how you can apply the Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB): Standards for Organizations Around the World to measure and inform your work as a DEI specialist — domestically, across borders, or both.
This intensive 16-hour online program including a timed final exam, certifies you as officially qualified to use the GDEIB in your own organization or with clients.
(Re)connect with experienced peers
Join our next IDD Global Community of Practice sessions to connect with experienced —and aspiring— peers in 2026.
Topics range from Navigating the Certainty of Uncertainty to Adjusting Inclusion Practices for Cultural Differences. Meet up with peers from around the world in this open and strictly commercial-free sharing environment.
OUR APPROACH
To embrace Differences requires a Different approach.
Intersecting focus areas
Complex and interconnected real-world challenges need holistic solutions. To meet these, our focus is anchored in four interconnected content pillars:
• intercultural communication,
• diversity, equity and inclusion,
• global competence,
• global learning/active global citizenship education.
We explore the intersections between these areas to advance the field and help you bring about more sustainable solutions that work.
Truly international reach
Today more than ever, local issues are global issues are local issues. To live our values and be more effective, we need to challenge our assumptions, and learn from and work with one another around the world. The IDD aims for representation and a presence in every region in order to offer truly Different perspectives.
Accessible, inclusive, inspirational community
We provide connection and support in addition to deep learning for practitioners, academics and all other Differences Specialists. The IDD is open to all in the field—and welcomes those new to it—with opportunities tailored to your experience level.
World-class faculty
We convene best-in-class faculty—both practitioners and scholars, established experts and emerging stars alike— from around the world. IDD experts are recognized by their peers as outstanding leaders in the greater Differences field.
Redefining state of the art
Our experiential learning-meets-praxis approach means we explore tried and true, evidence-based approaches and experiment to develop new solutions that respond to emerging opportunities and challenges.
OUR APPROACH
To embrace Differences requires a Different approach.
Intersectional focus
Complex and interconnected real-world challenges need holistic solutions. To meet these, our focus is anchored in four interconnected content pillars:
• intercultural communication,
• diversity, equity and inclusion,
• global competence,
• global learning/active global citizenship education.
We explore the intersections between these areas to advance the field and help you bring about more sustainable solutions that work.
Truly international reach
Today more than ever, local issues are global issues are local issues. To live our values and be more effective, we need to challenge our assumptions, and learn from and work with one another around the world. The IDD aims for representation and a presence in every region in order to offer truly Different perspectives.
Accessible, inclusive, inspirational community
We provide connection and support in addition to deep learning for practitioners, academics and all other Differences Specialists. The IDD is open to all in the field—and welcomes those new to it—with opportunities tailored to your experience level.
World-class faculty
We convene best-in-class faculty—both practitioners and scholars, established experts and emerging stars alike— from around the world. IDD experts are recognized by their peers as outstanding leaders in the greater Differences field.
Redefining state of the art
Our experiential learning-meets-praxis approach means we explore tried and true, evidence-based approaches and experiment to develop new solutions that respond to emerging opportunities and challenges.
DIFFERENCES COMMUNITY
We are for multipliers.
We are practitioners and researchers who help individuals and organizations (in classrooms, companies, governments, communities and elsewhere) better recognize, appreciate and use Differences as a way of communicating, working and thriving together.
We are trainers, educators, consultants, coaches, researchers, facilitators, faculty, international program managers, diversity leaders, HR staff, administrators and professional development experts.
If you help others connect, the IDD is for you.
improving connections
bridging divides
transforming conflicts
WHAT WE DO
The Institute for Developing Across Differences (IDD) offers programs, training and peer connection opportunities so that you can better help the individuals and organizations you work with to transform Differences into more effective ways of communicating, working, and prospering together.
Unique Programming
like our official Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) Certified Practitioner program, where — in addition to earning your professional certification — you’ll learn and connect with experts and peers from around the world to grow your own practice as a Differences specialist.
Training and Growth Opportunities
in the form of multi-day in-person Learning Labs & Community Weeks. Our next in-person offer will be in The Netherlands from 6-11 July 2026. Be sure to secure your spot before 3 May (1 July for select courses).
We’ll also be Canada in October 2026. Join us!
Expert Faculty
from different disciplines who are based around the world and are renowned for their work. We will help you learn and grow so you can further hone your own expertise.
OUR APPROACH
To embrace Differences requires a Different approach.
Intersecting focus areas
Complex and interconnected real-world challenges need holistic solutions. To meet these, our focus is anchored in four interconnected content pillars:
• intercultural communication,
• diversity, equity and inclusion,
• global competence,
• global learning/active global citizenship education.
We explore the intersections between these areas to advance the field and help you bring about more sustainable solutions that work.
Truly international reach
Today more than ever, local issues are global issues are local issues. To live our values and be more effective, we need to challenge our assumptions, and learn from and work with one another around the world. The IDD aims for representation and a presence in every region in order to offer truly Different perspectives.
Accessible, inclusive, inspirational community
We provide connection and support in addition to deep learning for practitioners, academics and all other Differences Specialists. The IDD is open to all in the field—and welcomes those new to it—with opportunities tailored to your experience level.
World-class faculty
We convene best-in-class faculty—both practitioners and scholars, established experts and emerging stars alike— from around the world. IDD experts are recognized by their peers as outstanding leaders in the greater Differences field.
Redefining state of the art
Our experiential learning-meets-praxis approach means we explore tried and true, evidence-based approaches and experiment to develop new solutions that respond to emerging opportunities and challenges.
DIFFERENCES COMMUNITY
We are multipliers.
We are the practitioners and researchers who help individuals and organizations (in classrooms, companies, governments, communities and elsewhere) better recognize, appreciate and use Differences as a way of communicating, working and thriving together. We are trainers, educators, consultants, coaches, researchers, facilitators, faculty, international program managers, diversity leaders, HR staff, learning administrators, professional development experts — and more.If you help others connect, the IDD is for you.
