Empathy is key
The PROUT PERFORMER lists continue to spark great popularity. They offer a platform for queer role models in the workpalce and create visibility for committed people from very different fields of action. At the same time, the PROUT PERFORMER project thrives on active networking – on exchange in presence. After the successful kick-off event in 2022 (which took place in the RTL Audio Event Lounge in Berlin at the end of the year), we were delighted to be able to continue the event format in 2023.
Thanks to the support of our PROUT EMPLOYER Fujitsu, we were able to invite all the list winners and jury members from previous years to the Fujitsu headquarters in Munich at the beginning of December. In addition to finger food and drinks, an attractive supporting program awaited the guests.
After an inspiring opening by Gerd Jooss from the Fujitsu Pride Network, Florian Siekmann (member of the Bavarian state parliament and deputy parliamentary group leader of the Greens) gave a keynote speech on the status quo of the queer community and placed current developments and events vividly in a larger political context.
Afterwards, the guests listened to an exciting input from Magdalena Rogl (Diversity & Inclusion Lead at Microsoft Germany) about Empathy. Magdalena has been working in the online world for over 15 years. For her extraordinary career path from childcare worker to the digital industry, she was honored with the Digital Female Leader Award and as one of the “25 women who are revolutionizing our economy”. Her first book “MitGefühl – Warum Emotionen im Job unverzichtbar sind” was published in October 2022.
The following on-stage discussion with PROUT AT WORK CEO Albert Kehrer, various topics relating to emotionality at work and diversity were explored in more detail. Among other things, the two discussion partners addressed the question of how we can use a reflective, mindful approach to emotions as a compass to better understand ourselves and others. Or how important the role of role models is in making diversity visible in the company.
After the program, the guests had the opportunity to make themselves comfortable at bar tables and various seating areas in the attractive event location and to engage in informal discussions with one another over snacks and cool refreshments. After the event, we were delighted with the positive feedback from the participants and are already planning further PROUT PERFORMER networking events. Two are planned for 2024.
Impressions
Credits: Francesco Giordano
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