About Us
Our story starts at the University
The founder of OPIM is Jana Tikalová who has been devoted to DEI over 20 years. Her story began with her summer job in London when she was sixteen. She understood the importance of transferring her belief that offering equal opportunities to everybody is not only morally right thing to do, but it also brings lots of advantages. Jana founded OPIM during her anthropology studies at the age of twentytwo, and became a member of the Council fo Europe training platform for D&I and human rights.
Our Values
Openness
We believe, respect and welcome diversity. We aim at society with equal opportunities. We are open to diverse perspectives and cooperation.
Innovation
We innovate with 'out of the box' thinking approach and design thinking methods.
We react to the changes in
a society by developing tools using modern technologies.
We react to the changes in
a society by developing tools using modern technologies.
Empathy
Human-centric approach and human relations are our focus in any cooperation. We help others to understand the uniqueness of individuals and their needs. Empathy helps us to find the right solutions for our clients and partners.
Partnership
We aim at a society where diversity is not a barrier. We develop networks with
like-minded people and
organisations. We exchange our expertise, build empowerment and support.
like-minded people and
organisations. We exchange our expertise, build empowerment and support.
We Are Here From 2001
We Are Here From 2001
22 years
On a Market
1000+
Workshops
16 years
Living Library running
25+
International Projects
We benefit from two decades of our experiences from the Czech Republic, other countries and continents, cooperations with professional organisations and partners e.g. Council of Europe, United Nations, UNICEF or DEI flagship in Denmark, the Living Institute.
Our Team
OPIM
OPIM
Jana Tikalová
Founder and CEO of OPIM
DEI Consultant & Trainer
Vision and challenge are my adrenalin.
DEI Consultant & Trainer
Vision and challenge are my adrenalin.
Jana Gajdošová
Partnerships & Operations Manager
I plan and give tasks the right order.
I plan and give tasks the right order.
Martin Kokeš
IT support & Development
I love tech innovations and coding.
I love tech innovations and coding.
Katarína Kabáth
Trainer, Coach and Facilitator
I guide through individual and corporate change.
I guide through individual and corporate change.
Zdeněk Sloboda
Trainer and Facilitator
I guide through inclusive language.
I guide through inclusive language.
Dinah Spritzer
Trainer and facilitator
Heckle diverse opinions and dialogues.
Heckle diverse opinions and dialogues.
D&I Shapers Board of Advisors
Jana Tikalová
Co-founder D&I Shapers
CEO OPIM
CEO OPIM
Tereza De Bardi
Co-founder D&I Shapers
Partner and D&I Lead at Deloitte CZ
Partner and D&I Lead at Deloitte CZ
Kasper Jelsbech
Chief Consultant and Partner at Living Institute Denmark
Jan Kotík
Education Project Coordinator at Skoda Auto
Jana Vychroňová
Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Vodafone Czech Republic
Dita Formánková
Founder of Czechitas
Petra Ondrušová
Chief Sustainability Officer at Česká spořitelna
Renata Millerová
HR Director at ThermoFisher Scientific
OPIM Allumni
We would like to thank our long-time supporters for their enthusiasm and involvement in OPIM's programs and initiatives: Roman Bojko, Ingrid Veling-de Block, Wolda Kidan Grant, Kristin LaRonca Parpel, Renata Mrázová, Frank Navrátil
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What diversity brings to an organisation in terms of business numbers is important, but more important is a genuine interest in giving all people equal opportunities and a belief in respecting differences.
