Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion: A Beginner'S Guide
Last updated 9/2019
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Language: English | Size: 1.05 GB | Duration: 0h 50m

Practical strategies for developing your company's global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion function
What you'll learn
Define diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Understand the business case for creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
Master the skills to champion inclusion such as becoming aware of your biases and active listening
Explore common strategies for building a DEI practice, including task forces, Employee Resource Groups, and learning opportunities
Requirements
You should have some foundational knowledge of your organization's structure and how to navigate your company to implement actions covered in the course
You should have a cursory understanding of the differences between people and the ability to acknowledge that inequalities exist
You should have a cursory understanding of your own blind spots and biases
Description
If you are just beginning to explore the diversity, equity and inclusion space and are interested in sharpening your understanding of the practice, then we've designed a course just for you. Over the last few decades, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a priority for organizations. From the annual release of diversity reports to the creation of executive positions to lead these efforts, organizations have undertaken a number of actions to bolster their profiles in this area. But how do you help start these efforts in your organization, especially if you are an individual contributor?If you are looking to start grassroots diversity and inclusion initiatives in your organization, or you are just curious about some of the best strategies for getting started, then the material we've assembled for you is the perfect place to start. You do not need to be an expert to begin exploring some of the foundational elements of DEI. In this course, we'll cover:Building a new vocabulary around diversity, equity, and inclusionQuantifying the impact of DEI on the businessExploring social identity and its impact on our interactionsHeightening awareness of blindspots and biasesListening actively and empatheticallyLaunching diversity task forces and committeesEstablishing employee resource groupsDesigning brave learning spacesIn my work as a DEI strategist and consultant, I have seen first-hand the impact that the strategies I present in this course can have on a company's culture of inclusion and belonging. This work can be challenging, but the outcome is incredibly rewarding. Let's get started today!
Overview
Section 1: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Beginner's Guide
Lecture 1 Welcome!
Section 2: The What & Why of DEI
Lecture 2 Understanding terminology
Lecture 3 What is Diversity?
Lecture 4 From Tolerance to Inclusion & Belonging
Lecture 5 Exploring Equity & Equality
Lecture 6 Why DEI? Business Case Basics
Section 3: Behaviors of Champions
Lecture 7 Getting to Know Yourself
Lecture 8 Navigating Identity: Who am I?
Lecture 9 Blind Spots & Bias
Lecture 10 Learning to Listen
Lecture 11 Recap: Behaviors of Champions
Section 4: Attitudes to Actions
Lecture 12 What Can You Do?
Lecture 13 Taskforces & Committees
Lecture 14 Launching Your Taskforce
Lecture 15 Employee Resource Groups
Lecture 16 Establishing ERGs
Lecture 17 Creating Brave Spaces
Section 5: Conclusion
Lecture 18 Courage & Resilience
Individual contributors and managers interested in getting diversity initiatives started in their organization,Aspiring diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioners,People curious to find out some simple first steps to building a DEI function,This course is not designed for individuals or high level executives who already have a deep understanding of DEI
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