Diversity

You’ve probably heard the word “diversity” frequently both in and out of the workplace, but are you confident you understand what it means and how it might impact your life? 

Diversity and the complementary concepts of equity and inclusion impact your well-being, regardless of your background. Having a firm grasp on these terms is essential for a healthy workplace and, ultimately, a healthier way of living.

This course will introduce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). By the time you’ve finished this course, you’ll be better equipped to understand the importance of DEI and take action to support diversity initiatives in the workplace.

Topics covered in this introductory course include how we’re socialized in the world, how biases form, and how these factors affect how we think and act and feed into various systems of oppression. By the end of this course, you will:

1. Have a basic understanding of key DEI concepts.

2. Recognize how your specific background fits into the society you live in. 

3. Know how to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

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Diversity

Understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are essential to creating a healthier community. But once you’ve grasped the conceptual elements of DEI, how do you put them into practice? And how can you apply your knowledge to your unique community?

In this course, you’ll learn how the stories we tell ourselves impact our well-being. You’ll discover the power of the narratives we tell as individuals, within social groups, and through institutions, and you’ll explore ways to counter these narratives through specific examples and exercises. By the end of this course, you will know how to:

• Create space for diverse perspectives and critique current power structures.

• Navigate the ambiguity and complexity that come with multiple perspectives.

• Take action to promote equity and justice.

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Diversity

To work effectively with people from different cultures, you need to be aware of cultural differences. In this course, we'll take a look at some of those differences and how to interact with people who are on the opposite side of the cultural spectrum.

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Diversity

Diverse and inclusive organizations want all employees to feel recognized, valued, and welcomed. They applaud each person for who they are individually, encourage everyone to feel secure in their differences, and come to work as their true selves.

Propelling that charge, those with privileged social identities can empower others by being an ally for diversity and inclusion. In this course, you’ll learn more about what it means to be an ally and what characteristics an ally embodies. Then, you’ll learn about five ally roles you can take on the next time you spot injustice.

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Diversity

Categorization is universal. With so much information and stimuli coming our way, the brain’s instinct is to sort it quickly and efficiently. These shortcuts are helpful when deciding important things like what might be dangerous or even little things like what breakfast cereal to buy. But when our brains use shortcuts to categorize people based on surface traits, it’s called unconscious or implicit bias. These biases, when unexamined, can lead to stereotyping and discrimination—ultimately harming productivity, morale, and retention at work. 

In this course, you’ll look at the brain functions that cause bias and the real and harmful consequences of even unintentional bias, including messages from bestselling author and psychologist Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt. You’ll also learn about common bias types. Finally, you’ll get strategies to break out of these mental habits and enjoy a more productive, engaging workplace and community. By bringing awareness to our unintentional assumptions, we can address and overcome the effects of implicit bias. 

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Diversity

Research consistently shows that diverse workforces perform better in innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. But, for diversity to work, every employee must feel included. They need to have a seat at the table and know that they and their opinions matter.

So, how do you ensure that all employees, regardless of who they are, feel they can be their true selves at work? In this course, we’ll first define what’s meant by diversity, inclusion, and belonging. You’ll then learn how to attract and retain diverse talent through belonging moments, allyship, and ongoing quantification.

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