On Friday 19 September 2025, we will explore the topic of Inclusive Leadership. Associate Professor Dr. Hans van Dijk and CEO and Author, Kay Formanek, will be leading an immersive session wherein participants experience the dynamics of exclusion and the levers required to shift individuals and systems to inclusion. The evening ends with a dinner and inspiring conversations with experts and fellow participants.
Summary
| Date | Friday 19 September |
| Time | 15.00 - 20.00 |
| Location | TIAS Utrecht |
| Speakers | Hans van Dijk & Kay Formanek |
| Language | English |
| Fee | Early bird: €65,-
Regular: €80,- (if you register after 6 July) |
About this TIAS Elevate Session
"People are feeling excluded." That’s often as far as we get. We observe that people are disengaged, they report feeling isolated and excluded. We observe microaggressions in the workplace and this translates into attrition, diminished innovation and lack of collaboration. We want to turn the tide on exclusion and foster an environment of inclusion. Yet, we are not able to identify the steps to get there.
In this session,
dr. Hans van Dijk enables participants to experience what kind of behaviors result in experiences of exclusion through an interactive simulation. Under Hans’ guidance, participants will reflect on their experiences and translate it to the ways in which dynamics in their workplace result in experiences of exclusion.
Once we identify the dynamics of exclusion, we examine the flip side of exclusion, namely inclusion. What do we mean by inclusion, how do we measure it and what prerequisites need to be in place to support an inclusive work environment.
In the second part of this session,
Kay Formanek evaluates the importance of inclusive leaders, their practices and the critical role of allyship in creating a fairer work environment where there is unbiased access to opportunities and participation. Participants will have the opportunity of evaluating themselves on the Allyship Continuum and to identify their gap for their work context.
After these insights, we’ll dive into an interactive session where you can share experiences, apply the contents to your workplace, and learn from each other. We’ll conclude the evening with a light dinner and plenty of time for further discussion.
Why attend?
- Experience the subtle way in which exclusion shows up and the triggers therein
- Gain practical tools – Discover strategies to move a system and its participants from exclusionary practices to inclusionary practices
- Understand the role of you being an inclusive leader – Learn how your behavior impacts the system and the practices of inclusive leaders
- Assess yourself on the allyship continuum and identify the allyship gap
- Interactive session – Share experiences, learn from others, and apply insights immediately.
- Network & deepen your understanding – Wrap up with dinner and discussions with experts and fellow participants.
About the Speakers
Dr. Hans van Dijkis an Associate Professor at TIAS and co-founder of the Including Behavior Institute. He is the author of more than a dozen scientific papers on diversity and inclusion, co-author of the book Destructieve Dynamieken, and he recently published the whitepaper Destructieve Dynamieken Doorbreken. Curious about the whitepaper? You can download it here » |  |
Kay Formanek Kay Formanekis is the Founder and CEO of Diversity and Performance, where she advises on and architects the diversity and inclusion journey for organisations seeking performance. She is the author of the book entitled Beyond D&I: Leading diversity with purpose and inclusiveness. https://beyonddiversityandinclusion.com |  |
Program
| 15.00 | Welcome with coffee and tea |
| 15.30 | Opening |
| 15.40 | Hans van Dijk
Exclusion Game |
| 16.40 | Break |
| 17.00 | Kay Formanek
From Exclusion to Inclusion: Role of Leaders & Allies |
| 18.00 | Breakout session
Share your experiences and learn from your peers |
| 18.45 | Eat & Meet: Continue the conversation over food and drinks |
| 20.00 | Closing |
Want to dive deeper?
Are you interested in the topic of Inclusive Leadership? We launched a new Masterclass in Inclusive Leadership (in Dutch). Read more »