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 the In(ter)Sessions offer or our After Hours: Around the Table with the Experts series where you’ll meet up for deep conversations with renowned Differences experts to grow your own practice as a Differences specialist.
Training and Growth Opportunities
in the form of week-long Learning Labs & Community Weeks. JOIN THE WAITLIST NOW FOR THE 2023/24 EDITIONS OF THE PROGRAM. We’ll meet up in Europe and the Middle East/Africa.
Save the dates!
European Edition
10-15 July 2023 | Groningen, Netherlands
Middle Eastern & African Edition
27-30 November 2023 | Cairo, Egypt
*North American Edition coming in August 2024*
News and Updates
The Institute for Developing Across Differences (IDD) is taking a brief hiatus from its regular programming as we take some downtime in July. In mid-August, we will be back with our lineup for the second half of 2022 and for 2023, so get ready for more learning and connecting in our growing IDD community.
In the meantime, we invite you to read some of our reflections on our inaugural Developing Across Differences (DAD) Learning Lab & Community Week, join our Global Community of Practice calls on July 28 and RSVP to join friends and colleagues from around the world virtually on Saturday, August 6, 2022 to celebrate IDD Honorary Patron Janet Bennett’s life and life’s work.
- Our After Hours with the Experts advanced learning program is back and enhanced for 2022 and 2023.
- Join our next Global Community of Practice calls on November 23. Click to register for this complimentary bimonthly event.
- Read our reflections on our inaugural Developing Across Differences (DAD) Learning Lab & Community Week in July 2022.
- Learn about the joyous virtual memorial held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 to celebrate IDD Honorary Patron Janet Bennett’s life and life’s work.
News and Updates
IDD Global Community of Practice calls
in September
This month’s focus will be on the concept of belonging and exploring ways to foster a sense of belonging in our workplaces, classrooms, and communities.
Learn about our Inaugural DAD Learning Lab & Community Week
This July, we had a glorious week in Groningen, NL where we learned, created and connected with peers and faculty from around the world.
Celebrate the Life & Work of Dr. Janet Bennett
Friends and colleagues from around the world came together virtually on Saturday, August 6, 2022 to celebrate Janet Bennett’s life and life’s work. To receive a recording of the event, contact us.
Join our enhanced After Hours program this November
Apply results from real-world inspired (classrooms and workplaces) scientific investigations about how culture influences different expectations and preferences around teaching/training and learning.
Sign up for thext IDD Global Community of Practice Calls
Focus will be on the intersection between Intercultural Communication and DEI (Diversity Equity & Inclusion). How can we weave together approaches from both to improve our impact.
Learn about our Inaugural DAD Learning Lab & Community Week
This July, we had a glorious week in Groningen, NL where we learned, created and connected with peers and faculty from around the world.
Uli Kühnen, PhD, & Nadine Binder, PhD
New short programming helps you tackle real-world issues
*ADDITIONAL 2022 SESSIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN AUGUST*
Join Us
Top Experts.
Timely Topics.
Real Conversations.
Global peers.
NEXT EXPERT:
NEHRWR ABDUL-WAHID
(3 session package)
Register NOW for MARCH-APRIL 2022!
LATEST EXPERT:
PROFESSOR ANNETTE GISEVIUS
Creative methods for intercultural competence development
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
Save the dates!
EUROPEAN EDITION
10-15 July 2023 | Groningen, Netherlands
MIDDLE EASTERN & AFRICAN EDITION
27-30 November 2023 | Cairo, Egypt
*North American Edition coming in August 2024*
NEWS AND UPDATES
- Our After Hours with the Experts advanced learning program is back and enhanced for 2022 and 2023.
- Join our next Global Community of Practice calls on November 23. Click to register for this complimentary bimonthly event.
- Read our reflections on our inaugural Developing Across Differences (DAD) Learning Lab & Community Week in July 2022.
- Learn about the joyous virtual memorial held on Saturday, August 6, 2022, to celebrate IDD Honorary Patron Janet Bennett’s life and life’s work.
- Join our Global Community of Practice calls on September 22. Click to register for this complimentary bimonthly event.
- Read our reflections on our inaugural Developing Across Differences (DAD) Learning Lab & Community Week in July 2022.
- Learn about the virtual memorial held on Saturday, August 6, 2022 to celebration of IDD Honorary Patron Janet Bennett’s life and life’s work 2022.
- learn about our inaugural Developing Across Differences (DAD) Learning Lab & Community Week,
- join our next Global Community of Practice calls in September, and
- watch the celebration of IDD Honorary Patron Janet Bennett’s life and accomplishments that took place virtually on Saturday, August 6, 2022.
Did you miss us for the 19-25 June 2022 event? Join us in 2023 for
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professional development and training,
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active experimentation, &
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community-building
with top experts and your experienced peers.
Join Us
Top Experts.
Timely Topics.
Real Conversations.
Global peers.
LATEST EXPERTS:
ULI KüHNEN & NADINE BINDER
(1 or 2 sessions)
Learn about the experts
Uli Kühnen, PhD, & Nadine Binder, PhD
Join IDD Experts Uli Kühnen, PhD, and Nadine Binder, PhD, to hear more about how culture influences different expectations and preferences around teaching and learning.
You will learn how to design and deliver more inclusive, powerful classes, workshops, and trainings, for diverse groups of learners based on their culturally-informed beliefs applying insights from research on learning beliefs.
Registration is closed for Tuesday, 31 May @3-4.30pm GMT | Dialogue Session – *ADDITIONAL 2022 SESSIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON*
New short programming helps you tackle real-world issues
Join IDD Experts Uli Kühnen, PhD, and Nadine Binder, PhD, to hear more about how culture influences different expectations and preferences around teaching and learning.
You will learn how to design and deliver more inclusive, powerful classes, workshops, and trainings, for diverse groups of learners based on their culturally-informed beliefs applying insights from research on learning beliefs.
Register now for Tuesday, 31 May @3-4.30pm GMT | Dialogue Session
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 the In(ter)Sessions offers and After Hours: Around the Table with the Experts series where you’ll meet up for deep conversations with renowned Differences experts to grow your own practice as a multiplier and Differences specialist.
Training and Growth Opportunities
in the form of week-long Learning Labs & Community Weeks. ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST FOR THE 2023 EDITIONS. in The Netherlands (European) next July and Egypt (Middle Eastern & African) next November. And North America coming in August 2024.
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.