Context of the trialogue

The implications and perspectives of the First Report on Gender Equality, in particular its multifaceted and open mission statement, are to be communicated to the public in a positive and emotionally appealing way. Against this backdrop, a trialogue on the topic of "Public communication on the topic of equality" was held on November 21, 2014 in cooperation with the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth.

Aim of the Trialogue

In a protected atmosphere and discursive openness, the following questions and topics in particular were discussed:

• Formulation of perspectives and interests of the various stakeholders on the topic of "gender equality policy".
• Developing key points for obstacles and opportunities in the ministry's communication strategy.

Structure of the Trialog

The event opened with an introductory lecture by Prof. Dr. Gesine Schwan and an introductory discussion (discussions according to Chatham House Rule). Subsequently, three stakeholders gave 20-minute input presentations on their positions, experiences and own perceptions on the topic of equality and the communication of the topic. The impulses from these presentations served as the basis for the subsequent joint discussion.

In the afternoon, the participants initially divided into two workshops. In the workshops, key points for the further communication of the findings of the equality report were elaborated. When dividing up the participants, it was ensured that representatives of politics, the corporate sector and organized civil society were represented in each of the two working groups.

In the second part of the afternoon, both working groups came together again with their results from the workshops and formulated - as far as possible - common key points. Remaining differences were marked.

Context of the trialogue

Against the backdrop of the ongoing public debate on new approaches to working time policy and the issue of reconciling family and career in a spirit of partnership, we organized a trialogue on March 20, 2015 in cooperation with the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth on the topic of "What kind of work (time) culture do we need?"

Aim of the Trialogue

In a protected atmosphere and discursive openness, the following questions and topics in particular were discussed:

• What changes in the work (time) culture are necessary to make it possible to reconcile family and career in a spirit of partnership?
• The demands for more flexibility from employers on the one hand and from employees on the other are contradictory: employees want individual and flexible working hours that they can adapt to their family requirements; employers want flexible, committed employees who identify with the company's goals. Accordingly, very different viewpoints and strategies can be seen behind the keyword "flexibilization." How can the different ideas of flexibility be brought together under the aspect of good compatibility and common strategies be developed?

Structure of the Trialog

The event started with an introductory talk by Prof. Dr. Gesine Schwan and an introductory discussion (discussions according to Chatham House Rule). This was followed by two 20-minute input presentations in which stakeholders brought up their (different) positions and experiences for the subsequent joint discussion. In the afternoon, necessary steps for establishing a new work (time) culture were recorded in workshops.