Diversity & Inclusion: Creating a Culture of Belonging

Name: Diversity & Inclusion: Creating a Culture of Belonging
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The Diversity and Inclusion Training is designed to equip participants with understanding of Diversity and Inclusion

Created byAnna Kosinska

Last updated 6/2024

English

What you'll learn

Understand Diversity and Inclusion: Grasp the definitions, dimensions, and significance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Identify and Mitigate Bias: Recognize various types of unconscious biases and apply strategies to reduce their impact on decisions and interactions.
Implement Inclusive Practices: Gain skills to foster an inclusive culture through effective leadership, inclusive recruitment, and Employee Resource Groups.
Measure and Sustain D&I Efforts: Use key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of D&I initiatives and sustain these efforts long-term.

Course content

8 sections • 16 lectures • 1h 39m total length

Lesson 1.1: Understanding Diversity5:43
Lesson 1.2: Understanding Inclusion6:20
Define inclusion and distinguish it from diversity. Explore how an inclusive culture values differences and creates belonging, boosting engagement, performance, retention, and attracts talent.

Lesson 2.1: Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I)5:21
Explore how diversity and inclusion in the workplace boost creativity, innovation, problem solving, recruitment, retention, engagement, and a positive reputation that attracts talent and investors.
Lesson 2.2: The Cost of Non-Inclusion6:20
Explore the cost of non-inclusion and learn how diversity and inclusion foster a culture of belonging in the workplace.

Lesson 3.1: Understanding Unconscious Bias5:58
Explore the definition and types of unconscious bias, how biases form, and their impact on hiring, performance, and diverse teams, plus strategies to mitigate bias and foster inclusion.
Lesson 3.2: Mitigating Unconscious Bias6:16
Discover strategies to identify and address unconscious bias through self-awareness, training, diverse hiring panels, blind recruitment, standardized evaluations, and ongoing tools like the IAT to reduce bias in the workplace.

Lesson 5.1: Inclusive Recruitment Strategies7:00
Create inclusive recruitment strategies by writing gender-neutral job descriptions, highlighting essential skills, and signaling a commitment to diversity and inclusion to attract a diverse candidate pool.
Lesson 5.2: Bias-Free Hiring Processes7:56
Learn to implement bias-free hiring through structured interviews, blind recruitment, and fair and consistent candidate evaluation to minimize unconscious biases and build an equitable, inclusive hiring process.

Lesson 7.1: Effective Communication5:27
Explore effective communication to foster open, respectful dialogue, active listening, and constructive feedback that build trust, collaboration, and innovation, plus strategies for handling difficult conversations.
Lesson 7.2: Ongoing Training and Education5:54
Emphasize the importance of regular diversity and inclusion training and strategies for continuous learning. Include needs assessments, content development, interactive methods, and evaluation to improve skills, engagement, and organizational growth.

Requirements

Basic Understanding of Workplace Dynamics: Familiarity with basic workplace concepts and structures is helpful but not mandatory.
Open Mindset: Willingness to engage in self-reflection and open discussions about diversity and inclusion topics.

Description

The program consists of eight modules, each focusing on a critical aspect of diversity and inclusion:

Module 1: Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion - Participants will explore the definitions and dimensions of diversity and inclusion, understanding their significance in the workplace.
Module 2: The Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion - This module discusses the tangible benefits D&I brings to an organization, such as enhanced creativity and better decision-making, and the costs associated with non-inclusion.
Module 3: Unconscious Bias and Its Impact - Attendees will learn about the types and effects of unconscious biases and acquire methods to identify and mitigate their impact in the workplace.
Module 4: Building an Inclusive Culture - Focuses on strategies for fostering an inclusive environment through leadership practices and the establishment of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Module 5: Recruitment and Hiring Practices - Covers inclusive recruitment techniques and bias-free hiring processes to ensure diverse and equitable talent acquisition.
Module 6: Retention and Development of Diverse Talent - Details strategies for the retention and professional development of diverse employees, including mentorship programs and inclusive performance management.
Module 7: Communication and Training - Emphasizes effective communication practices and ongoing D&I training to maintain a respectful and inclusive workplace.
Module 8: Measuring and Sustaining D&I Efforts - Teaches how to measure the success of D&I initiatives with key performance indicators and how to sustain these efforts over the long term.

This program provides participants with the knowledge and tools needed to champion diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to their fullest potential.

Who this course is for:

HR Professionals and Recruiters
Company Leadership and Executives
Team Leaders and Managers
All Employees

Diversity & Inclusion: Creating a Culture of Belonging

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Course content

Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion2 lectures • 12min

The Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion2 lectures • 12min

Module 3: Unconscious Bias and Its Impact2 lectures • 12min

Module 4: Building an Inclusive Culture2 lectures • 14min

Module 5: Recruitment and Hiring Practices2 lectures • 15min

Module 6: Retention and Development of Diverse Talent2 lectures • 12min

Module 7: Communication and Training2 lectures • 11min

Module 8: Measuring and Sustaining D&I Efforts2 lectures • 12min

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