GaYme Changer How the LGBT+ community and their allies are changing the global economy

The LGBT+ community: for a long time marginalized, stigmatized and criminalized – today the ultimate champions of creativity, diversity and innovation in a highly competitive world. In addition, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethical demands for organizational inclusivity have now become economic directives every organization would like to attain. Gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual and queer individuals are symbols of diversity and economic power – true GaYme Changers – developing the global economy faster and for the better. Supported by up-to-date research and illustrated by fascinating stories, Jens Schadendorf has traced the LGBT+ community and an increasing number of their alies from across the globe to discover the start of a revolution. It becomes clear, even in times of hostility and resistance, it is economically and ethically beneficial for companies and societies everywhere in the world, to let LGBT+ members develop into dynamic forces – rooted in new forms of cooperation for game changing results

Jens Schadendorf is an economist; advising companies, scientists and managers on organizational projects globally. Jens is an author and speaker, covering topics on diversity and ethics. He is also an independent LGBT+ diversity researcher at the Chair of Business Ethics at the Technical University of Munich, where he is based.