Promoting Equal Opportunity & Diversity in Workplaces

Promoting Equal Opportunity & Diversity in Workplaces

Instructor: Marla Baskerville

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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No prior experience required

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

9 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Examines issues including discrimination and bias, sexual harassment and workplace romance, professional and personal development, power and privilege, work and family, and organizational strategies for promoting equal opportunity and a multicultural approach for leveraging diversity and inclusion. Diversity in the workplace involves recognizing and capitalizing on individual differences such as religion, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and physical ability/disability. Leaders need to address issues of diversity in strategic and ethical ways if they are to compete and succeed in a global economy.

In this module, you will be introduced to the key concepts that underpin Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and why it is important

What's included

8 videos5 readings5 assignments2 discussion prompts

8 videosTotal 20 minutes

Meet Your Faculty: Marla Baskerville3 minutes
Module Overview1 minute
Lesson 1: Diversity4 minutes
Lesson 2: Inclusion2 minutes
Lesson 3: Equity2 minutes
Mayo Clinic Spotlight: Dr. Anjali Bhagra3 minutes
Lesson 4: Business, Moral, and Legal Cases for Diversity4 minutes
Module Wrap-Up2 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Welcome to Promoting Equal Opportunity & Diversity in Workplaces1 minute
Providing Mayo Insights: Dr. Anjali Bhagra1 minute
Syllabus10 minutes
Lesson Resources23 minutes
Lesson Resources15 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 16 minutes

Module Quiz5 minutes
Check Your Knowledge3 minutes
Check Your Knowledge2 minutes
Check Your Knowledge3 minutes
Check Your Knowledge3 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 100 minutes

Welcome to the Course!10 minutes
Getting Started With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion90 minutes

In this module, you'll determine the barriers to achieving DEI, and how to tackle them.

What's included

5 videos4 assignments1 discussion prompt

5 videosTotal 10 minutes

Module Overview1 minute
Lesson 1: What is Social Identity2 minutes
Lesson 2: What is Intersectionality2 minutes
Lesson 3: Stereotypes, Biases, and Discrimination4 minutes
Module Wrap-Up1 minute

4 assignmentsTotal 14 minutes

Module Quiz5 minutes
Check Your Knowledge3 minutes
Check Your Knowledge3 minutes
Check Your Knowledge3 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 90 minutes

Biases90 minutes

In this module, you'll comprehensively evaluate teams and organizations and how to develop DEI practices within such structures.

What's included

6 videos5 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 16 minutes

Module Overview1 minute
Lesson 1: Diversity as a Double Edgerd Sword3 minutes
Lesson 2: Diversity and Tokens5 minutes
Lesson 3: The Hallmarks of Effective, Diverse Teams3 minutes
Lesson 4: Diverse Teams and Inclusive Leaders3 minutes
Module Wrap-Up1 minute

5 assignmentsTotal 17 minutes

Module Quiz5 minutes
Check Your Knowledge3 minutes
Check Your Knowledge3 minutes
Check Your Knowledge3 minutes
Check Your Knowledge3 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 90 minutes

Inclusive Teams and Organizations90 minutes

In this module, you'll conclude the course by evaluating and reflecting. How can you be a change agent and create a culture of inclusion?

What's included

7 videos1 reading6 assignments1 discussion prompt

7 videosTotal 19 minutes

Module Overview1 minute
Lesson 1: Understanding Bases of Power4 minutes
Lesson 2: Influence Tactics to Drive Change5 minutes
Lesson 3: Understanding the Impact of Your Social Identities2 minutes
Lesson 4: Reflection on Inclusion2 minutes
Lesson 5: Driving Change2 minutes
Course Wrap-Up1 minute

1 readingTotal 3 minutes

Course Summary3 minutes

6 assignmentsTotal 25 minutes

Module Quiz10 minutes
Check Your Knowledge3 minutes
Check Your Knowledge3 minutes
Check Your Knowledge3 minutes
Check Your Knowledge3 minutes
Check Your Knowledge3 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 90 minutes

Driving Change90 minutes

Instructor

Marla Baskerville

Northeastern University

1 Course208 learners

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Northeastern University

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