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We’re delighted to announce not one, but two Developing Across Differences (DAD) Learning Lab & Community Weeks for 2023. Join us for one or both.
10-15 July 2023 - European DAD in Groningen, NL 🇳🇱
Building our magical inaugural DAD program in 2022, we'll return to the charming city of Groningen, aptly known as The City of Talent. The University of Groningen is once again our key partner, hosting the IDD's weeklong program of learning, reflection and content creation for and with experienced peers from the Intercultural, DEI and Global Citizenship Education realms in Europe and beyond. REGISTRATION IS OPEN
27-30 November 2023 (tbc) - Middle Eastern & African DAD in Cairo, EG 🇪🇬
This will be a launch/pilot edition of our Developing Across Differences program in Cairo. Working with local partners, the event will attempt to span two major regions—both of which are underrepresented in contemporary Differences research and dialogue. We will showcase regional expertise, both established and emerging.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & MORE
The IDD is premised on the proposition that we can improve our larger impact by understanding where there are (and are not) intersections among four key areas of study and practice in the differences field: —intercultural communication, global learning, anti-discrimination/diversity & inclusion, and global competence— then borrowing from and expanding on them.
The IDD’s inaugural edition of the Developing Across Differences (DAD) Learning Lab and Community Week took place in The Netherlands in June 2022 to support Europe-based practitioners and scholars learn from and with one another within and across the four narratives to increase their effectiveness and impact with their clients and learners.
In 2023, all experienced practitioners and scholars (and those who aspire to the field) are invited to join us for the
- European DAD in Groningen, NL from 10-15 July, 2023 *REGISTRATION IS OPEN* or the
- Middle Eastern & African DAD (pilot) in Cairo, EG from 27-30 November, 2023.
A North American DAD will run in August 2024.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & MORE
The IDD is premised on the proposition that we can improve our larger impact by understanding where there are (and are not) intersections among four key areas of study and practice in the differences field: —intercultural communication, global learning, anti-discrimination/diversity & inclusion, and global competence— then borrowing from and expanding on them.
The IDD’s inaugural edition of the Developing Across Differences (DAD) Learning Lab and Community Week took place in The Netherlands in June 2022 to support Europe-based practitioners and scholars learn from and with one another within and across the four narratives to increase their effectiveness and impact with their clients and learners.
In 2023, all experienced practitioners and scholars (and those who aspire to the field) are invited to join us for the
- European DAD in Groningen, NL from 10-15 July, 2023 *REGISTRATION IS OPEN* or the
- Middle Eastern & African DAD (pilot) in Cairo, EG from 27-30 November, 2023.
A North American DAD will run in August 2024.
Curious to know more?
Take a look at our 2023 European DAD Faculty & Course offerings and register today.
Curious to know more?
Take a look at our 2023 European DAD Faculty & Course offerings and register today.
Or, read on for overall details and add your name to our list to receive details about the Middle East & Africa 2023 and North America 2024 events as they become available.
Come for one day—or stay all week
Our six-day event is equal parts:
- LEARNING: Professional development and training,
- LAB & EXPERIMENTATION: Creation hub for trial & error in a supportive environment, and
- COMMUNITY: Network building and support.
The European DAD takes place in beautiful Groningen, Netherlands, known as the City of Talent and renowned for its blend of modern and historic along with outstanding Dutch art, business, and education.
The event is hosted in partnership with the University of Groningen/Rijksuniversiteit Groningen from 10-15 July 2023. Over 400 years old, the University of Groningen is a top 50 Global University.
Our 1, 2 or 3-day courses and evening programming offered throughout the week take place on campus. There are plenty of charming hotels and cafés within walking distance. We’re happy to share a list of our favorites with you, plus a list of discounted prices for University guests.
We look forward to seeing you in Groningen.
To inquire about becoming a Partner, contact info[at]iddifferences.org
The Middle Eastern & African DAD will happen in Cairo, Egypt, the crossroads of multiple continent. Sign up to be the first to get details about this event in early 2023. And, in 2024, the IDD will offer a North American edition of the DAD.
LEARNING: TRAINING OFFERS
Grow yourself and strengthen your practice and expertise
The right courses for you
Four different types of courses are available depending on your needs
We offer advanced-level* professional development learning opportunities for colleagues who are established in the Differences field as multipliers—whether in corporations (diversity officers), education institutions (faculty, internationalization leaders, teacher educators), government or NGO/humanitarian settings.
*While most of our participants have at least 5 and often 15+ years of experience, we also offer courses for aspiring professionals.
Take a look at the types of courses we offer and contact us if you have questions about what the right options are for you.
Synthesis Courses
These are ‘advanced beginner’ courses. By this we mean that you are already established (5+ years) in at least one of the narratives and want to expand into other Differences narratives.
You will learn about the fundamentals of intersecting areas in order to begin to incorporate these narratives and/or insights into your work moving forward.
Advanced Core Courses
Designed for you as an experienced (5+ years) practitioner/scholar already established in at least one of the four narratives.
These courses will help you advance your practice/scholarship in this same Differences narrative and further specialize your existing expertise.
Real-World Issues Courses
Whether you are long-experienced or newly entering the field, these courses help you better to apply practices and theories from each of the different narratives in practical ways that help address the challenges you encounter in your work of helping others develop across differences.
Early-to-Mid Career Courses
If you are a colleague who is newer to the field and want to strengthen your abilities as a multiplier in one of the four content areas, these offerings will help you develop further in your chosen specialization.
FACULTY & COURSE LINEUP
2023 European DAD (10-15 July)
COURSE OVERVIEW
2023 European DAD (10-15 July)
HOW TO REGISTER
Review the course options below, clicking on the name of each for complete details.
When you’re ready to enroll, simply select the “Enroll now” button on each individual course page.
Since the IDD’s Developing Across Differences European Learning Lab & Community Week is offered for certificate credit with our partner the University of Groningen, you will see instructions and be prompted to complete your registration on the University’s website using the links provided. You will need to create an “EduID” account — this is easy to do and ensures your information is secure.
Taking more than one course? You’ll need to register for each course individually on the University website.
Once we receive your registration, we will contact you before your enrollment is official.
EARLY REGISTRATION BONUS
As an added incentive through 31 December 2022, all who register for two or more courses will receive a 50% tuition discount for one session of the 2023 IDD's online After Hours: Around the Table with the Experts series featuring Nagesh Rao, Mai Nguyen, Darla Deardorff and Nene Molefi among others.
Learn more and check out the 2023 schedule.
2023 European DAD (10-15 July)
COURSES & FACULTY
(DE)POLARISING DIALOGUE:
Developing practical strategies to defuse polarization and increase impact - Dr. Maja Nenadović - 10-11 July 2 days €990
APPLYING NEUROSCIENCE:
Using neuroscience to foster workplace inclusion, diversity, personal leadership - Dr. Mai Nguyen - 12-14 July 3 days €1495
DESIGNING INCLUSIVE, INTERCULTURAL ORGANISATIONS: Implementing structural changes and personal development work for more inclusive, effective organisations - Dr. Nagesh Rao, Drs. Michaela Carrière - 12-14 July 3 days €1495
COLLABORATION THROUGH DEI: Advanced inclusion, diversity and anti-discrimination approaches - Nene Molefi - 12-13 July 2 days €990
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: Fostering Intercultural & Global Competence for Deeper Personal Transformation - Dr. Darla Deardorff - 10-11 July 2 days €990
BUILDING INTERCULTURAL VIABILITY(TM) IN ORGANIZATIONS: The Development of Collective Intercultural Adaptability - Dr. Milton Bennett - 12-14 July 3 days €1495
INTERSECTIONS: Leveraging connections between key Differences narratives for greater impact: Intercultural Communication; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and Global Learning - Dr. Jana Hollá with guest experts - 12-14 July 3 days €1495
EXPANDING THE REPERTOIRE: Tools and methods that connect the Intercultural and DEI divide- Drs. Michaela Carrière - 10 July 1 day €550
COACHING ACROSS DIFFERENCES: Incorporating culturally- adaptive coaching into your practice or organisation—what, why and how - Dr. Nagesh Rao - 10 July 1 day €550
DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE TEAM-BUILDING: Creating intentional spaces using unconventional (and fun!) methods- Sherifa M.B.E Fayez, Prof. Annette Gisevius - 11 July 1 day €550
EXPERIENTIAL PERSPECTIVE-TAKING: Using the Memory Walk methodology to foster inclusion competencies - Dr. Barry van Driel - 11 July 1 day €550
Whether you are long-experienced or newly entering the field, these courses help you better to apply practices and theories from each of the different narratives in practical ways that help address the challenges you encounter in your work of helping others develop across differences.
(DE)POLARISING DIALOGUE: Developing practical strategies to defuse polarization and increase impact - Dr. Maja Nenadović - 10-11 July 2 days €990
APPLYING NEUROSCIENCE: Using neuroscience to foster workplace inclusion, diversity, personal leadership - Dr. Mai Nguyen - 12-14 July 3 days €1495
DESIGNING INCLUSIVE, INTERCULTURAL ORGANISATIONS: Implementing structural changes and personal development work for more inclusive, effective organisations - Dr. Nagesh Rao, Drs. Michaela Carrière - 12-14 July 3 days €1495
Designed for you as an experienced (5+ years) practitioner/scholar already established in at least one of the four narratives. These Advanced Core courses will help you advance your practice/scholarship in this same Differences narrative and further specialize your existing expertise.
COLLABORATION THROUGH DEI: Advanced inclusion, diversity and anti-discrimination approaches - Nene Molefi - 12-13 July 2 days €990
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: Fostering Intercultural & Global Competence for Deeper Personal Transformation - Dr. Darla Deardorff - 10-11 July 2 days €990
BUILDING INTERCULTURAL VIABILITY(TM) IN ORGANIZATIONS: The Development of Collective Intercultural Adaptability - Dr. Milton Bennett - 12-14 July 3 days €1495
Synthesis offerings are ‘advanced beginner’ courses. By this we mean that you are already established (5+ years) in at least one of the narratives and now want to expand into other Differences narratives. You will learn about the fundamentals of intersecting areas in order to begin to incorporate these narratives and/or insights into your work moving forward.
INTERSECTIONS: Leveraging connections between key Differences narratives for greater impact: Intercultural Communication; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and Global Learning - Dr. Jana Hollá with guest experts - 12-14 July 3 days €1495
If you are a colleague who is newer to the field and want to strengthen your abilities as a multiplier in one of the four content areas, these Early Career offerings will help you develop further in your chosen specialization.
EXPANDING THE REPERTOIRE: Tools and methods that connect the Intercultural and DEI divide- Drs. Michaela Carrière - 10 July 1 day €550
COACHING ACROSS DIFFERENCES: Incorporating culturally- adaptive coaching into your practice or organisation—what, why and how - Dr. Nagesh Rao - 10 July 1 day €550
DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE TEAM-BUILDING: Creating intentional spaces using unconventional (and fun!) methods- Sherifa M.B.E Fayez, Prof. Annette Gisevius - 11 July 1 day €550
EXPERIENTIAL PERSPECTIVE-TAKING: Using the Memory Walk methodology to foster inclusion competencies - Dr. Barry van Driel - 11 July 1 day €550
LABS: CO-CREATE CONTENT
Learn through active experimentation and application
Whether you join us for one day or all six of the DAD, you are invited to take part in multiple “laboratory experiments” in which relevant real-life challenges and critical incidents are interrogated from multiple perspectives.
Together with our faculty and peers, you have the opportunity to contribute insights from your area(s) of expertise, and use appreciative inquiry to explore —and model how to explore— how other narratives might expose different, complementary ways of problem-solving,-minimization, or -prevention.
New cooperations, research concepts, and practices/pedagogies will emerge from the Labs, strengthening each of the individual narratives—and the combinations thereof.
Additional programming
There is so much to discuss in this time of uncertain but necessary transformation for the greater Differences field. We’re pleased to offer additional programming for our Community to discuss together how we can iterate and improve the work we do.
(Complimentary) evening programming, community events and local immersion options are always a part of our DADs.
Learn with Leading Faculty
Faculty from the IDD’s four content areas are exceptional contemporary thinkers, practitioners, and facilitators who use experiential and project-based learning methods to support deeper development.
Established and emerging experts alike, IDD Faculty appreciate local issues and their global implications.
Here's who'll be in Groningen, NL
...with more to come
Milton Bennett | Michaela Carrière | Darla Deardorff | Barry van Driel | Sherifa M.B.E. Fayez | Annette Gisevius | Jana Hollá | Nene Molefi | Maja Nenadović | Mai Nguyen | Nagesh Rao
Learn more about each faculty member on their course pages.
COMMUNITY: (RE)NEW CONNECTIONS
Grow your network
The DAD is for multipliers who help individuals, organizations and societies better recognize, appreciate and use differences as a way of better communicating, working and thriving together.
These are (in-house and external) trainers, educators, consultants, coaches, researchers, scholars, facilitators, HR staff, and professional development specialists who:
Support learners and others in education institutions. e.g. Faculty, Equity Coaches, School Heads, International Student Mobility/Internationalisation Officers
Are part of civil society organizations. e.g. Immigrant Support Coordinators, Non-formal Learning Providers, Youth and Education Agencies
Advise clients of all types e.g. Intercultural and DEI Trainers, Policy Advisors)
If you help others connect, this opportunity is for you
Need to know more about DAD programme?
Note that these questions and answers apply to the 2023 European edition of the programme.
Once details about the Middle Eastern & African edition are available, we will update accordingly.
About the programme
While most of our participants have at least 5 (and often 15+) years of experience, each course has a participant profile as determined together with the faculty member(s).
We understand that your circumstances are unique, and if you have questions as to whether you meet the course qualifications, we’re happy to discuss these with you. Email us at info[at]iddifferences.org with your questions or to schedule a brief advisory session.
Although all of our courses offer advanced-level content, we’re also pleased to offer several that have been designed to also include aspiring professionals or those who may be newer to the field.
We will have an opening networking session on the afternoon/evening of Sunday, 10 July and courses run from Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm, with a closing session on Friday evening.
Optional programming includes:
- mini-coaching sessions before class and during the midday lunch break,
- stimulating evening offers with visiting guests,
- group lunches,
- "Buy Your Own" Dinner with Faculty so that you can get to know our experts, and
- a faculty-led experiential tour of Amsterdam.
Details of the optional programme will be announced beginning in February 2023.
Also see the course schedule.
Courses run from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm CET — with breaks and networking opportunities, plus optional programming before and after class time — and one course day is equal to 6 learning contact hours.
There will be optional programming before and after classes. More information will be available in early 2023.
(NB: If you sign up for the Experiential Perspective Taking course, you must be present the day before the course (Monday, 10 July) from 6.00-7.30 pm, as this activity will serve as the foundation for the in-class learning the next day, Tuesday, 11 July.)
Enrolment is capped at a maximum of 22 places per course.
You will be given a Certificate of Participation listing the number of learning contact hours for each course you complete.
If applicable, you may apply for recognition of these credits to the relevant authorities at your home institution. While final decision on awarding credits is at the discretion of the home institution, we will be happy to provide any necessary information that might be requested in addition to the certificate of participation. (Note that 28 hours corresponds to 1 ECTS.)
While the biggest take-aways are what you gain in the classroom and with your peers, depending on the faculty member, you may have additional materials provided in digital or paper form.
For this programme, participants should have enough command of the English language to take part in the discussions and to present their own work in English.
Registration
Registration is managed by our partner, the University of Groningen. To register follow these steps:
On the University course page, select the course dates (only one option is available) then simply and easily Register as a new user to complete your registration and pay. The IDD will be in contact once your enrollment has been approved.
NOTE: You'll need to register separately for each course in which you wish to enroll.
If you have an EduID account affiliated with a Dutch university, you can enrol using this. If your EduID account is not affiliated with a university in the Netherlands or if you do not have an existing EduID account, you will need to create an account to access the course catalogue.
Once we receive your registration, we will contact you within 3 business days to confirm your eligibility and before your enrolment is official. *"*Please note that since all courses are subject to meeting minimum enrolments, the DAD team will confirm on or before 17 April 2023 that your course is taking place. We strongly advise you not to make non-refundable travel arrangements until you have received this confirmation.
If you are unable to use your organisation’s credit card (or use your own and apply for reimbursement from your employer), we may be able to invoice them directly. Contact info@iddifferences.org with your request.
Regular registration closes on 7 April 2023. Late registration closes on 3 July 2023.
At this time we regret we are not able to offer this option. However, if payment arrangements are needed, contact us at info@iddifferences.org to discuss your needs.
Venue
We are pleased that the University of Groningen in The Netherlands will once again host DAD Courses will take place at either the Academy Building (Broerstraat 5) or Harmonie Building (Oude Kijk in Het Jatstraat 26) in the centre of charming Groningen, the City of Talent.
The city of Groningen is located in the north of The Netherlands and is serviced with frequent and reliable train schedules. Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam and Bremen Airport in Germany are the nearest international airports to Groningen, each of which is 200 kilometers away. Additional useful details about this can be found on the University of Groningen website
Absolutely, we've put together a list of good hotels that are conveniently located near the event venue. Be sure to check out the Logistics section for more details. Plus, as a participant, you'll be eligible for exclusive discounts on select hotels.
Costs
Courses are priced based on duration so that 1-day courses are €550, 2-day courses are €990 and 3-day classes are €1495. We invite you to learn more about the IDD’s fiscal philosophy.
Refunds for courses are not available except in the case of course cancellation by the DAD organisers. Please note that this policy is different from that of other University of Groningen Summer School and Language Centre courses. Full details are available on the Developing Across Differences (DAD) Learning Lab & Community Week Terms and Conditions page.
At this time, we do not offer a scholarship or financial aid scheme for this programme. We try to price fairly per our fiscal philosophy, yet never want pricing to be a barrier to participation. If you have considerations we should be aware of, please contact us at info@iddifferences.org.
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LEARN & GROW
APPLYING NEUROSCIENCE: Using neuroscience to foster workplace inclusion, diversity, personal leadership - Dr. Mai Nguyen - 22-24 June 3 days €1450
(DE)POLARISING DIALOGUE: Developing practical strategies to defuse polarization and increase impact - Dr. Maja Nenadović - 20-21 June 2 days €975
SHIFTING DEMOGRAPHICS: Navigating migration, diversity & interculturality in Europe—Focus on Arab communities - Dr. Jana Hollá, Sherifa M.B.E. Fayez - 20-21 June 2 days €975
INCLUSIVE ORGANISATIONS VIA INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT: Implementing structural changes and personal development work for more inclusive, effective organisations - Dr. Nagesh Rao, Drs. Michaela Carrière - 22-24 June [DESCRIPTION COMING SOON] 3 days €1450
BUILDING INTERCULTURAL VIABILITY: Measuring, predicting and enhancing relational dynamics in organisations* - Dr. Milton Bennett - 22-24 June [DESCRIPTION COMING SOON] 3 days €1450
MOVING BEYOND D&I POLICIES: Advanced inclusion, diversity and anti-discrimination approaches within a broader European context* - Faculty TBA - 22-24 June [DESCRIPTION COMING SOON] 3 days €1450
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: Fostering Intercultural & Global Competence for Deeper Personal Transformation - Dr. Darla Deardorff - 20-21 June [DESCRIPTION COMING SOON] 2 days €975
GLOBAL LEARNING PEDAGOGIES: Integrating effective experiential processes and practices for classroom and workplace learning* - Gorik Van Helleputte, Dima Bou-Mosleh - 20-21 June [DESCRIPTION COMING SOON] 2 days €975
*Title/topic pending confirmation with faculty
INTERSECTIONS (5-DAYS): Leveraging connections between 4 key Differences narratives for greater impact: Intercultural communication, Diversity, equity & inclusion, Global learning, and Global Competence - Dr. Nadine Binder with guest experts - 20-24 June [DESCRIPTION COMING SOON] 5 days €2000
INTERSECTIONS LIGHT (3-DAYS): Intersections Light (3-days): Leveraging connections between 2 of 4 key Differences narratives for greater impact: Intercultural Communication and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Dr. Jana Hollá with guest experts - 22-24 June [DESCRIPTION COMING SOON] 3 days €1450
EXPERIENTIAL PERSPECTIVE-TAKING: Using the Memory Walk methodology to foster inclusion competencies [DESCRIPTION COMING SOON] - Aaron Peterer, Dr. Barry van Driel - 20 June 1 day €500
COACHING ACROSS DIFFERENCES: Incorporating coaching into practice and scholarship—what, why and how [DESCRIPTION COMING SOON] - Dr. Nagesh Rao - 21 June 1 day €500
MARK YOUR CALENDAR & PLAN YOUR TRAVEL
We’re delighted to announce not one, but two Developing Across Differences (DAD) Learning Lab & Community Weeks for 2023. Join us for one or both.
10-15 July 2023 – European DAD in Groningen, NL 🇳🇱
Building our magical inaugural DAD program in 2022, we’ll return to the charming city of Groningen, aptly known as The City of Talent. The University of Groningen will once again be our key partner, hosting the IDD’s weeklong program of learning, reflection and content creation for and with experienced peers from the Intercultural, DEI and Global Citizenship Education realms in Europe and beyond. REGISTRATION IS OPEN.
10-15 July 2023 – European DAD in Groningen, NL 
Building our magical inaugural DAD program in 2022, we’ll return to the charming city of Groningen, aptly known as The City of Talent. The University of Groningen will once again be our key partner, hosting the IDD’s weeklong program of learning, reflection and content creation for and with experienced peers from the Intercultural, DEI and Global Citizenship Education realms in Europe and beyond. REGISTRATION IS OPEN.
27-30 November 2023 (TBC) – PILOT Middle Eastern & African DAD in Cairo, EG 
27-30 November 2023 (tbc) – Middle Eastern & African DAD in Cairo, EG 🇪🇬
We're equally excited to offer the launch edition of our Developing Across Differences program in Cairo. Working with local partners, this event will attempt to span two major regions—both of which are underrepresented in contemporary Differences research and dialogue. We will showcase regional expertise, both established and emerging.
We’re equally excited to offer the launch edition of our Developing Across Differences program in Cairo. Working with local partners, this event will attempt to span two major regions—both of which are underrepresented in contemporary Differences research and dialogue. We will showcase regional expertise, both established and emerging.
HOW IT WORKS
Come for one day—or stay all week
Our six-day Learning Lab & Community Week events are equal parts:
- LEARNING: Professional development and training,
- LAB & EXPERIMENTATION: Creation hub for trial & error in a supportive environment, and
- COMMUNITY: Network building and support
The European DAD takes place in beautiful Groningen, Netherlands, known as the City of Talent and renowned for its blend of modern and historic along with outstanding Dutch art, business, and education.
The event is hosted in partnership with the University of Groningen/Rijksuniversiteit Groningen from 10-15 July 2023. Over 400 years old, the University of Groningen is a top 50 Global University.
Our 1, 2 or 3-day courses and evening programming offered throughout the week take place on campus. There are plenty of charming hotels and cafés within walking distance. We’re happy to share a list of our favorites with you, plus a list of discounted prices for University guests.
AND OUR FRIENDS
Come for one day—or stay all week
Our six-day event is equal parts:
- LEARNING: Professional development and training,
- LAB & EXPERIMENTATION: Creation hub for trial & error in a supportive environment, and
- COMMUNITY: Network building and support.
The European DAD takes place in beautiful Groningen, Netherlands, known as the City of Talent and renowned for its blend of modern and historic along with outstanding Dutch art, business, and education. The event is hosted in partnership with the University of Groningen/Rijksuniversiteit Groningen from 10-15 July 2023.
Our 1, 2 or 3-day courses and evening programming offered throughout the week take place on campus. There are plenty of charming hotels and cafés within walking distance. We’re happy to share a list of our favorites with you, plus a list of discounted prices for IDD/University guests.
To inquire about becoming a Partner, contact info[at]iddifferences.org
The Middle Eastern & African DAD will happen in Cairo, Egypt, the crossroads of multiple continent. Sign up to be the first to get details about this event in early 2023. And, in 2024, the IDD will offer a North American edition of the DAD.
LEARNING: TRAINING FOR TRAINERS+
Grow yourself and strengthen your practice and expertise
We offer advanced-level* professional development learning opportunities for colleagues who are established in the Differences field as multipliers in corporations (Chief Diversity Officers), education institutions (faculty, internationalization staff), government and NGO settings.
While most of our participants have at least 5 and often 15+ years of experience, we also offer courses for aspiring professionals.
Take a look at the types of courses we offer and contact us if you have questions about what the right options are for you.
We look forward to welcoming you in Groningen.
Intersections Courses
These are ‘advanced beginner’ courses. By this we mean that you are already established (5+ years) in at least one of the narratives and now want to expand into other Differences narratives.
You will learn about the fundamentals of intersecting areas in order to begin to incorporate these narratives and/or insights into your work moving forward.
Advanced Core Courses
Designed for you as an experienced (5+ years) practitioner/scholar already established in at least one of the four narratives.
These courses will help you advance your practice/scholarship in this same Differences narrative and further specialize your existing expertise.
Real-World Issues Courses
Whether you are long-experienced or newly entering the field, these courses help you better to apply practices and theories from each of the different narratives in practical ways that help address the challenges you encounter in your work of helping others develop across differences.
Early-to-Mid Career Courses
If you are a colleague who is newer to the field and want to strengthen your abilities as a multiplier in one of the four content areas, these offerings will help you develop further in your chosen specialization.
Early Career Courses
If you are a colleague who is newer to the field and want to strengthen your abilities as a multiplier in one of the four content areas, these offerings will help you develop further in your chosen specialization.
LABS: CO-CREATE CONTENT
Learn through active experimentation and application
Whether you join us for one day or all six of the DAD, you are invited to take part in multiple “laboratory experiments” in which relevant real-life challenges and critical incidents are interrogated from multiple perspectives.
Together with our faculty and peers, you have the opportunity to contribute insights from your area(s) of expertise, and use appreciative inquiry to explore —and model how to explore— how other narratives might expose different, complementary ways of problem-solving,-minimization, or -prevention.
New cooperations, research concepts, and practices/pedagogies will emerge from the Labs, strengthening each of the individual narratives—and the combinations thereof.
Early Career Courses
If you are a colleague who is newer to the field and want to strengthen your abilities as a multiplier in one of the four content areas, these offerings will help you develop further in your chosen specialization.
FACULTY & COURSE LINEUP
2023 European DAD (10-15 July)
Course Overview
Course Overview
2023 European DAD (10-15 July)
Course Details
Course Details
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You'll be directed to registration on our partner the University of Groningen's website to complete your registration.
You'll be directed to registration on our partner the University of Groningen's website to complete your registration.
Whether you are long-experienced or newly entering the field, these courses help you better to apply practices and theories from each of the different narratives in practical ways that help address the challenges you encounter in your work of helping others develop across differences.
(DE)POLARISING DIALOGUE: Developing practical strategies to defuse polarization and increase impact - Dr. Maja Nenadović - 10-11 July 2 days €990
APPLYING NEUROSCIENCE: Using neuroscience to foster workplace inclusion, diversity, personal leadership - Dr. Mai Nguyen - 12-14 July 3 days €1495
DESIGNING INCLUSIVE, INTERCULTURAL ORGANISATIONS: Implementing structural changes and personal development work for more inclusive, effective organisations - Dr. Nagesh Rao, Drs. Michaela Carrière - 12-14 July 3 days €1495
Designed for you as an experienced (5+ years) practitioner/scholar already established in at least one of the four narratives.
These Advanced Core courses will help you advance your practice/scholarship in this same Differences narrative and further specialize your existing expertise.
COLLABORATION THROUGH DEI: Advanced inclusion, diversity and anti-discrimination approaches - Nene Molefi - 10-11 July 2 days €990
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: Fostering Intercultural & Global Competence for Deeper Personal Transformation - Dr. Darla Deardorff - 10-11 July 2 days €990
BUILDING INTERCULTURAL VIABILITY(TM) IN ORGANIZATIONS: The Development of Collective Intercultural Adaptability - Dr. Milton Bennett - 12-14 July 3 days €1495
Synthesis offerings are ‘advanced beginner’ courses. By this we mean that you are already established (5+ years) in at least one of the narratives and now want to expand into other Differences narratives.
You will learn about the fundamentals of intersecting areas in order to begin to incorporate these narratives and/or insights into your work moving forward.
INTERSECTIONS: Leveraging connections between key Differences narratives for greater impact: Intercultural Communication; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and Global Learning - Dr. Jana Hollá with guest experts - 12-14 July 3 days €1495
If you are a colleague who is newer to the field and want to strengthen your abilities as a multiplier in one of the four content areas, these Early Career offerings will help you develop further in your chosen specialization.
EXPANDING THE REPERTOIRE: Tools and methods that connect the Intercultural and DEI divide- Drs. Michaela Carrière - 10 July 1 day €550
COACHING ACROSS DIFFERENCES: Incorporating culturally- adaptive coaching into your practice or organisation—what, why and how - Dr. Nagesh Rao - 10 July 1 day €550
DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE TEAM-BUILDING: Creating intentional spaces using unconventional (and fun!) methods- Sherifa M.B.E Fayez, Prof. Annette Gisevius - 11 July 1 day €550
EXPERIENTIAL PERSPECTIVE-TAKING: Using the Memory Walk methodology to foster inclusion competencies - Dr. Barry van Driel - 11 July 1 day €550
(DE)POLARISING DIALOGUE: Developing practical strategies to defuse polarization and increase impact - Dr. Maja Nenadović - 10-11 July 2 days €990
APPLYING NEUROSCIENCE: Using neuroscience to foster workplace inclusion, diversity, personal leadership - Dr. Mai Nguyen - 12-14 July 3 days €1495
DESIGNING INCLUSIVE, INTERCULTURAL ORGANISATIONS: Implementing structural changes and personal development work for more inclusive, effective organisations - Dr. Nagesh Rao, Drs. Michaela Carrière - 12-14 July 3 days €1495
COLLABORATION THROUGH DEI: Advanced inclusion, diversity and anti-discrimination approaches - Nene Molefi - 10-11 July 2 days €990
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: Fostering Intercultural & Global Competence for Deeper Personal Transformation - Dr. Darla Deardorff - 10-11 July 2 days €990
BUILDING INTERCULTURAL VIABILITY(TM) IN ORGANIZATIONS: The Development of Collective Intercultural Adaptability - Dr. Milton Bennett - 12-14 July 3 days €1495
INTERSECTIONS: Leveraging connections between key Differences narratives for greater impact: Intercultural Communication; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and Global Learning - Dr. Jana Hollá with guest experts - 12-14 July 3 days €1495
EXPANDING THE REPERTOIRE: Tools and methods that connect the Intercultural and DEI divide- Drs. Michaela Carrière - 10 July 1 day €550
COACHING ACROSS DIFFERENCES: Incorporating culturally- adaptive coaching into your practice or organisation—what, why and how - Dr. Nagesh Rao - 10 July 1 day €550
DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE TEAM-BUILDING: Creating intentional spaces using unconventional (and fun!) methods- Sherifa M.B.E Fayez, Prof. Annette Gisevius - 11 July 1 day €550
EXPERIENTIAL PERSPECTIVE-TAKING: Using the Memory Walk methodology to foster inclusion competencies - Dr. Barry van Driel - 11 July 1 day €550
Whether you are long-experienced or newly entering the field, these courses help you better to apply practices and theories from each of the different narratives in practical ways that help address the challenges you encounter in your work of helping others develop across differences.
APPLYING NEUROSCIENCE: Using neuroscience to foster workplace inclusion, diversity, personal leadership - Dr. Mai Nguyen - 22-24 June 3 days €1545
(DE)POLARISING DIALOGUE: Developing practical strategies to defuse polarization and increase impact - Dr. Maja Nenadović - 20-21 June 2 days €1060
SHIFTING DEMOGRAPHICS: Navigating migration, diversity & interculturality in Europe—Focus on Arab communities - Dr. Jana Hollá, Sherifa M.B.E. Fayez - 20-21 June 2 days €1060
DESIGNING INCLUSIVE, INTERCULTURAL ORGANISATIONS: Implementing structural changes and personal development work for more inclusive, effective organisations - Dr. Nagesh Rao, Drs. Michaela Carrière - 22-24 June 3 days €1545
Designed for you as an experienced (5+ years) practitioner/scholar already established in at least one of the four narratives.
These Advanced Core courses will help you advance your practice/scholarship in this same Differences narrative and further specialize your existing expertise.
BUILDING INTERCULTURAL VIABILITY(TM) IN ORGANIZATIONS: The development of collective intercultural adaptability - Dr. Milton Bennett - 22-24 June 3 days €1545
COLLABORATING THROUGH DEI: Advanced inclusion, diversity and anti-discrimination approaches within a global corporate/organisational context* - Nene Molefi - 22-23 June 2 days €1060
Enrollment closed for this course. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: Fostering Intercultural & Global Competence for Deeper Personal Transformation - Dr. Darla Deardorff - 20-21 June 2 days €1060
GLOBAL LEARNING PEDAGOGIES: Integrating effective experiential processes and practices for classroom and workplace learning* - Gorik Van Helleputte, Dima Bou-Mosleh - 20-21 June 2 days €1060
These Synthesis offerings are ‘advanced beginner’ courses. By this we mean that you are already established (5+ years) in at least one of the narratives and now want to expand into other Differences narratives.
You will learn about the fundamentals of intersecting areas in order to begin to incorporate these narratives and/or insights into your work moving forward.
INTERSECTIONS (5-DAYS): Leveraging connections between 4 key Differences narratives for greater impact: Intercultural communication, Diversity, equity & inclusion, Global learning, and Global Competence - Dr. Nadine Binder with guest experts - 20-24 June 5 days €2210
INTERSECTIONS LIGHT (3-DAYS): Intersections Light (3-days): Leveraging connections between 2 of 4 key Differences narratives for greater impact: Intercultural Communication and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Dr. Jana Hollá with guest experts - 22-24 June 3 days €1545
If you are a colleague who is newer to the field and want to strengthen your abilities as a multiplier in one of the four content areas, these Early Career offerings will help you develop further in your chosen specialization.
EXPERIENTIAL PERSPECTIVE-TAKING: Using the Memory Walk methodology to foster inclusion competencies - Dr. Barry van Driel - 20 June 1 day €575
COACHING ACROSS DIFFERENCES: Incorporating culturally- adaptive coaching into your practice or organisation—what, why and how - Dr. Nagesh Rao - 21 June 1 day €575
As an added incentive through 31 December 2022, all who register for two or more courses will receive a 50% tuition discount for one session in the 2023 IDD’s online After Hours: Around the Table with the Experts series featuring Nagesh Rao, Mai Nguyen, Darla Deardorff and Nene Molefi among others.
Check out the 2023 schedule.
LABS: CREATE CONTENT
Learn through active experimentation and application
Whether you join us for one day or all six of the DAD, you are invited to take part in multiple “laboratory experiments” in which relevant real-life challenges and critical incidents are interrogated from multiple perspectives.
Together with our faculty and peers, you have the opportunity to contribute insights from your area(s) of expertise, and use appreciative inquiry to explore —and model how to explore— how other narratives might expose different, complementary ways of problem-solving,-minimization, or -prevention.
New cooperations, research concepts, and practices/pedagogies will emerge from the Labs, strengthening each of the individual narratives—and the combinations thereof.
LABS: CO-CREATE CONTENT
Learn through active experimentation and application
Whether you join us for one day or all six of the DAD, you are invited to take part in multiple “laboratory experiments” in which relevant real-life challenges and critical incidents are interrogated from multiple perspectives.
Together with our faculty and peers, you have the opportunity to contribute insights from your area(s) of expertise, and use appreciative inquiry to explore —and model how to explore— how other narratives might expose different, complementary ways of problem-solving,-minimization, or -prevention.
New cooperations, research concepts, and practices/pedagogies will emerge from the Labs, strengthening each of the individual narratives—and the combinations thereof. We’ll share details about these evening programmes in early 2023.
Additional programming
There is so much to discuss in this time of uncertain but necessary transformation for the greater Differences field. We’re pleased to offer additional programming for our Community to discuss together how we can iterate and improve the work we do.
Quality standards & certifications
MONDAY, 20 JUN
Multiple quality certification initiatives are currently underway or have recently launched in Europe—and beyond.
Colleagues including Tasha Arnold of The InterChange Institute will join us to discuss their contributions to these efforts as well as what the implications may be for practitioners, scholars, and, ultimately, end-stakeholders.
Global benchmarks in a local context?
THURSDAY, 23 JUN
The Centre for Global Inclusion’s Alan Richter and colleagues will join us to discuss the 2021 Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Benchmarks.
Discover how he and his co-authors strive to ensure a truly global perspective without diluting the local and regional value of the tool. They share how European corporations and organisations are using this expert-vetted free tool.
Quality standards & certifications
MONDAY, 20 JUN
Multiple quality certification initiatives are currently underway or have recently launched in Europe—and beyond.
Colleagues including Tasha Arnold of The InterChange Institute will join us to discuss their contributions to these efforts as well as what the implications may be for practitioners, scholars, and, ultimately, end-stakeholders.
Global benchmarks in a local context?
THURSDAY, 23 JUN
The Centre for Global Inclusion’s Alan Richter and colleagues will join us to discuss the 2021 Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Benchmarks.
Discover how he and his co-authors strive to ensure a truly global perspective without diluting the local and regional value of the tool. They share how European corporations and organisations are using this expert-vetted free tool.
Learn with Leading FacultY
Faculty from the IDD’s four content areas are exceptional contemporary thinkers, practitioners, and facilitators who use experiential and project-based learning methods to support deeper development.
Established and emerging experts alike, IDD Faculty appreciate local issues and their global implications.
Here’s who’ll be in Groningen, NL
Milton Bennett
Michaela Carrière
Darla Deardorff
Barry van Driel
Sherifa M.B.E. Fayez
Annette Gisevius
Jana Hollá
Nene Molefi
Maja Nenadinović
Mai Nguyen
Nagesh Rao
…with more to come
…with more to come
COMMUNITY: (RE)NEW CONNECTIONS
Grow your network
DADs are for multipliers who help individuals, organizations and societies better recognize, appreciate and use differences as a way of better communicating, working and thriving together.
These are (in-house and external) trainers, educators, consultants, coaches, researchers, scholars, facilitators, HR staff, and professional development specialists who:
Support learners and others in education institutions. e.g. Faculty, Equity Coaches, School Heads, International Student Mobility/Internationalisation Officers
Are part of civil society organizations. e.g. Immigrant Support Coordinators, Non-formal Learning Providers, Youth and Education Agencies
Advise clients of all types e.g. Intercultural and DEI Trainers, Policy Advisors)
If you help others connect, this opportunity is for you
Support learners and others in education institutions. e.g. Faculty, Equity Coaches, School Heads, International Student Mobility/ Internationalisation Officers
Are part of civil society organizations. e.g. Immigrant Support Coordinators, Non-formal Learning Providers, Youth and Education Agencies
Advise clients of all types e.g. Intercultural and DEI Trainers, Policy Advisors
If you help others connect, this opportunity is for you
Need to know more about DAD programme?
Note that these questions and answers apply to the 2023 European edition of the programme. Once details about the Middle Eastern & African edition are available, we will update accordingly.
About the programme
While most of our participants have at least 5 (and often 15+) years of experience, each course has a participant profile as determined together with the faculty member(s).
We understand that your circumstances are unique, and if you have questions as to whether you meet the course qualifications, we’re happy to discuss these with you. Email us at info[at]iddifferences.org with your questions or to schedule a brief advisory session.
Although all of our courses offer advanced-level content, we’re also pleased to offer several that have been designed to also include aspiring professionals or those who may be newer to the field.
We will have an opening networking session on the afternoon/evening of Sunday, 10 July, and courses run from Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm, with a closing session on Friday evening.
Optional programming includes:
- mini-coaching sessions before class and during the midday lunch break,
- stimulating evening offers with visiting guests,
- group lunches,
- "Buy Your Own" Dinner with Faculty so that you can get to know our experts, and
- a faculty-led tour of Amsterdam.
Details of the optional programme will be announced beginning in February 2023.
Also see the course schedule.
You will be given a Certificate of Participation listing the number of learning contact hours for each course you complete.
If applicable, you may apply for recognition of these credits to the relevant authorities at your home institution. While final decision on awarding credits is at the discretion of the home institution, we will be happy to provide any necessary information that might be requested in addition to the certificate of participation. (Note that 28 hours corresponds to 1 ECTS.)
Courses run from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm CET — with breaks and networking opportunities, plus optional programming before and after class time — and one course day is equal to 6 learning contact hours.
There will be optional programming before and after classes. More information will be available in early 2023.
(NB: If you sign up for the Experiential Perspective Taking course, you must be present the day before the course (Monday, 10 July) from 6.00-7.30 pm, as this activity will serve as the foundation for the in-class learning the next day, Tuesday, 11 July.)
Enrolment is capped at a maximum of 22 places per course.
While the biggest take-aways are what you gain in the classroom and with your peers, depending on the faculty member, you may have additional materials provided in digital or paper form.
For this programme, participants should have enough command of the English language to take part in the discussions and to present their own work in English.
Registration
Registration is managed by our partner, the University of Groningen. To register follow these steps:
On the University course page, select the course dates (only one option is available) then simply and easily Register as a new user to complete your registration and pay. The IDD will be in contact once your enrollment has been approved.
NOTE: You'll need to register separately for each course in which you wish to enroll.
If you have an EduID account affiliated with a Dutch university, you can enrol using this. If your EduID account is not affiliated with a university in the Netherlands or if you do not have an existing EduID account, you will need to create an account to access the course catalogue.
Once we receive your registration, we will contact you within 3 business days to confirm your eligibility and before your enrolment is official. *"*Please note that since all courses are subject to meeting minimum enrolments, the DAD team will confirm on or before 17 April 2023 that your course is taking place. We strongly advise you not to make non-refundable travel arrangements until you have received this confirmation.
If you are unable to use your organisation’s credit card (or use your own and apply for reimbursement from your employer), we may be able to invoice them directly. Contact info@iddifferences.org with your request.
Regular registration closes on 7 April 2023. Late registration closes on 3 July 2023.
At this time we regret we are not able to offer this option. However, if payment arrangements are needed, contact us at info@iddifferences.org to discuss your needs.
Venue
We are pleased that the University of Groningen in The Netherlands will once again host DAD Courses will take place at either the Academy Building (Broerstraat 5) or Harmonie Building (Oude Kijk in Het Jatstraat 26) in the centre of charming Groningen, the City of Talent.
The city of Groningen is located in the north of The Netherlands and is serviced with frequent and reliable train schedules. Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam and Bremen Airport in Germany are the nearest international airports to Groningen, each of which is 200 kilometers away. Additional useful details about this can be found on the University of Groningen website
Costs
Courses are priced based on duration so that 1-day courses are €550, 2-day courses are €990 and 3-day classes are €1495. We invite you to learn more about the IDD’s fiscal philosophy.
Refunds for courses are not available except in the case of course cancellation by the DAD organisers. Please note that this policy is different from that of other University of Groningen Summer School and Language Centre courses. Full details are available on the Developing Across Differences (DAD) Learning Lab & Community Week Terms and Conditions page.
At this time, we do not offer a scholarship or financial aid scheme for this programme. We try to price fairly per our fiscal philosophy, yet never want pricing to be a barrier to participation. If you have considerations we should be aware of, please contact us at info@iddifferences.org.
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LOGISTICS
How to get there
Our Developing Across Differences European Learning Lab & Community Weeks are hosted by our partner, the University of Groningen/Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.
Learn more about how to get to Groningen here.
Where to stay
We are pleased to offer the University of Groningen’s discounted rates* for hotels that are conveniently located near campus. These eight local hotels of special rates for University of Groningen programs.
*Prices are shown for informational purposes only. Rates/conditions subject to availability and change as per each hotel. These rates may not include city taxes.
Make your booking before rooms fill up in Groningen, a popular Dutch summertime destination.
Best Western Hotel Groningen Centre
- Standard Room incl. Breakfast buffet: Single use € 87 Double use € 102,75
- Comfort Room incl. Breakfast buffet: Single use € 97 Double use € 112,75
- Deluxe Room incl. Breakfast buffet: Single use € 107 Double use € 122,75
Best Western Plus Hotel – Groningen Plaza
- Comfort Room incl. International Breakfast buffet: Single use € 95 Double use € 111
- Executive Room incl. international Breakfast buffet: Single use € 115 Double use € 131
Bud Gett Hostels
- Single room: € 65,00 per room, per night
- Double room: € 72,50 per room, per night
- Group Rooms 3-10 persons with shower & toilet – rate per person: € 35,00, per night
City Hotel Groningen
- City Room excl. Breakfast buffet € 82,50
- City Room incl. Breakfast buffet € 97,50
- Upgrade Superior room € 20,- per night
Hotel Schimmelpenninck Huys
- Cosy room (single use) € 84,50 per night
- Charme room € 94,50 per night
- Deluxe room € 114,50 per night
- Suite € 124,50 per night
- Breakfast € 15,50 per person
Martini Hotel
- Small twin room: Single use € 85,50 Double use € 95,50
- Standard twin room: Single use € 95,50 Double use € 105,50
- Breakfast € 15 per person
NH Groningen
- Standard room: €115,00* , € 3,70 p.p.p.n , Inclusive breakfast
NH Hotel de Ville
- Standard room: €115,00* , € 3,70 p.p.p.n , Inclusive breakfast
Contact learninglab@iddifferences.org for details on how to book using the University discount.
Alternatively, you may wish to look at airbnb.comfor lodging options.