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Understanding Microaggressions in the Workplace
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10 students

Understanding Microaggressions in the Workplace

Learn to identify, address, and prevent subtle biases for a more inclusive work environment.
Last updated 10/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Defining microaggressions and understanding their significance
  • Recognizing different types of microaggressions, including verbal, behavioral, and environmental
  • Exploring the intersectionality of microaggressions and understanding how they affect individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • Examining the role of unconscious bias in perpetuating microaggressions
  • Understanding the psychological and emotional impact of microaggressions on individuals and teams
  • Learning strategies for effectively addressing and confronting microaggressions in the workplace
  • Developing skills to foster a more inclusive and respectful work environment for all employees

Course content

1 section9 lectures35m total length
  • Introduction to Microaggressions5:23
  • Microaggressions and Their Impact2:58
  • Recognizing Microaggressions4:04
  • Microaggressions Related to Specific Groups4:29
  • Responding to Microaggressions3:06
  • Preventing Microaggressions3:58
  • Building a Supportive Environment3:08
  • Microaggression Scenarios6:38
  • Course Conclusion1:37
  • Quiz

Requirements

  • No prerequisite

Description

Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional actions or comments that can have a significant impact on colleagues, particularly those from marginalized groups. In this course, participants will gain a deep understanding of what microaggressions are, how they manifest in the workplace, and their effects on individuals and organizational culture.

Throughout the course, participants will engage in interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises to explore various forms of microaggressions and their impact on workplace dynamics. Topics covered will include:

  • Defining microaggressions and understanding their significance

  • Recognizing different types of microaggressions, including verbal, behavioral, and environmental

  • Exploring the intersectionality of microaggressions and understanding how they affect individuals from diverse backgrounds

  • Examining the role of unconscious bias in perpetuating microaggressions

  • Understanding the psychological and emotional impact of microaggressions on individuals and teams

  • Learning strategies for effectively addressing and confronting microaggressions in the workplace

  • Developing skills to foster a more inclusive and respectful work environment for all employees

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify, address, and mitigate microaggressions in their workplace, contributing to a more inclusive and supportive organizational culture.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify, address, and mitigate microaggressions in their workplace, contributing to a more inclusive and supportive organizational culture.

Who this course is for:

  • The target audience for this course could include employees, managers, human resources professionals, diversity and inclusion specialists, and anyone else interested in promoting a more inclusive and respectful workplace environment. It's designed for individuals who want to deepen their understanding of microaggressions, their impact, and how to effectively address them in the context of their organization.