Moving the Needle at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Moving the Needle at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Instructors: Debra Korte, Ph.D.

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

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1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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This course aims to assist managers and aspiring leaders to better understand their own identity, enhance their awareness of their own needs and the needs of others, improve their ability to lead inclusive teams, and create safe and thriving workplace environments where a diversity of opinions and perspectives are welcomed. This course is unique in that it offers real-life personal examples and perspectives, along with research-supported applications, that learners can connect with and immediately implement in workplace environments. As a result of completing this course, learners will be inspired to disrupt workplace inequities, create safe spaces for critical dialogue, lead and inspire diverse teams, embrace difference and creatively solve problems, and communicate effectively for strong interpersonal relationships.

The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course. You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment.

What's included

5 readings2 assignments

We spend a lot of time at work. Healthy workplaces are made from healthy employees who work in healthy teams. Understanding yourself in relation to others is the foundation for creating these environments that are positioned for growth and change. We all have a role in moving the needle at work.

What's included

3 videos2 assignments1 discussion prompt

This week you will review the ways employees may feel different at work and how you, as a leader, can foster an inclusive environment.

What's included

7 videos3 assignments1 discussion prompt

7 videosTotal 79 minutes

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Natural Hair Part 2 of 413 minutes
Natural Hair Part 3 of 419 minutes
Natural Hair Part 4 of 414 minutes
Religion4 minutes
Pregnancy9 minutes
Ageism11 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Religion Quiz30 minutes
Pregnancy Quiz30 minutes
Ageism Quiz30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Hair Discussion10 minutes

This week dives further into understanding how differences affect the workplace and how leaders can provide solutions and create favorable environments.

What's included

3 videos3 assignments

Delve into the importance of communicating empathy for your employees, supporting authentic identity, and leading by example.

What's included

4 videos2 assignments1 discussion prompt

You will find out where to go next after completing this course and be able to share any thoughts you have on this course experience.

What's included

1 video2 assignments1 discussion prompt

Instructors

Debra Korte, Ph.D.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

1 Course730 learners

Jean Drasgow, Ph.D.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

1 Course730 learners

Durriyyah R. Kemp, Ed.D.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

1 Course730 learners

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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