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Lindred Greer
In this new course, you'll gain evidence-based knowledge and practical tools to help you design and lead diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) teams and organizations. Whatever your background, and wherever in the world you may be, you’ll gain tools to accelerate your personal journey to lead diverse teams and organizations. This program is specifically designed to accommodate learners from different backgrounds (gender, race, country of origin, etc) as well as different starting knowledge points (new to the topic or social justice warriors). In the course, you’ll learn to better understand yourself and your personal identity in the workplace and gain new skills to identify privilege, implicit bias, and microaggressions in your organization and to take action as an active ally and change advocate. After hearing from experts representing a diverse array of real-world perspectives, you’ll understand best practices for equitable organizational processes and norms and inclusive behavioral practices in teams. Finally, you'll learn about best practices for organizational DEI strategy, including the role of metrics in DEI work and how DEI work can be integrated into the heart of an organization. At the end of the course, you’ll create a DEI action plan which you can apply to your own life and workplace.
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In this new course, you'll gain evidence-based knowledge and practical tools to help you design and lead diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) teams and organizations. Whatever your background, and wherever in the world you may be, you’ll gain tools to accelerate your personal journey to lead diverse teams and organizations. This program is specifically designed to accommodate learners from different backgrounds (gender, race, country of origin, etc) as well as different starting knowledge points (new to the topic or social justice warriors). In the course, you’ll learn to better understand yourself and your personal identity in the workplace and gain new skills to identify privilege, implicit bias, and microaggressions in your organization and to take action as an active ally and change advocate. After hearing from experts representing a diverse array of real-world perspectives, you’ll understand best practices for equitable organizational processes and norms and inclusive behavioral practices in teams. Finally, you'll learn about best practices for organizational DEI strategy, including the role of metrics in DEI work and how DEI work can be integrated into the heart of an organization. At the end of the course, you’ll create a DEI action plan which you can apply to your own life and workplace.
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In this new course, you'll gain evidence-based knowledge and practical tools to help you design and lead diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) teams and organizations. Whatever your background, and wherever in the world you may be, you’ll gain tools to accelerate your personal journey to lead diverse teams and organizations. This program is specifically designed to accommodate learners from different backgrounds (gender, race, country of origin, etc) as well as different starting knowledge points (new to the topic or social justice warriors). In the course, you’ll learn to better understand yourself and your personal identity in the workplace and gain new skills to identify privilege, implicit bias, and microaggressions in your organization and to take action as an active ally and change advocate. After hearing from experts representing a diverse array of real-world perspectives, you’ll understand best practices for equitable organizational processes and norms and inclusive behavioral practices in teams. Finally, you'll learn about best practices for organizational DEI strategy, including the role of metrics in DEI work and how DEI work can be integrated into the heart of an organization. At the end of the course, you’ll create a DEI action plan which you can apply to your own life and workplace.
Throughout the course, you'll:
- Describe the organizational benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Identify the conditions under which diversity is most likely to benefit teams and organizations.
- Deepen your understanding of different demographic differences and how identity, implicit bias, and structural inequalities impact workplace dynamics.
- Identify best practices for equitable organizational processes and norms.
- Incorporate important considerations for how to lead inclusive teams, including conflict management skills, group decision making best practices, and emotion regulation.
- Gain tools for the implementation of DEI strategies in organizations, including the architecture of DEI groups, the role of data and metrics, and tools to integrate DEI into the very heart of an organization.
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Syllabus
Week 1 Diversity and Our Mindset
In the first week of this MOOC on DEI, you will get an introduction to DEI, including definitions of the terms and a first understanding of the mindsets we have around these topics. To fully process the learning of this week, it’s important to have a growth mindset on these topics and be open to really looking at yourself and your own behavior. Bias is something all of us struggle with, and something all of us can and should work on every day! Without developing a growth mindset around our own biases, it’s hard to convincingly make changes in broader organizational policies and practices on DEI.
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Syllabus
Week 1 Diversity and Our Mindset
In the first week of this MOOC on DEI, you will get an introduction to DEI, including definitions of the terms and a first understanding of the mindsets we have around these topics. To fully process the learning of this week, it’s important to have a growth mindset on these topics and be open to really looking at yourself and your own behavior. Bias is something all of us struggle with, and something all of us can and should work on every day! Without developing a growth mindset around our own biases, it’s hard to convincingly make changes in broader organizational policies and practices on DEI.
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Week 2 Personal Diversity Challenges
In the second week of this MOOC on DEI, we will do a deep dive into why checking and correcting our own biases matters - why it’s important to be anti-bias in our daily lives. Namely, we’ll explore the structural inequalities that exist because of daily small, and often unintentional behaviors, that propagate certain stereotypes and lead to the systemic discrimination of some groups compared to others. We’ll then explore the first steps you can take to be ‘anti-bias’ in your personal life, including how to have conversations with close others about these topics. Once we’ve helped you get the tools to grow your own mindset around DEI, in the second half of this course we’ll then explore the strategies you can take to help your organization improve on these topics.
To fully process the learning of this week on diversity mindsets, it’s important to have a growth mindset on these topics and be open to really looking at yourself and your own behavior. Bias is something all of us struggle with, and something all of us can and should work on every day! Again, without developing a growth mindset around our own biases, it’s hard to convincingly make changes in broader organizational policies and practices on DEI!
Week 3 Organizational Equity
In the third week of this MOOC on DEI, we will gain insight into organizational practices and policies which can create equity. Namely, we’ll explore how equity is created in diversity policies, ideologies, and statements. We’ll then get very practical in how equity can be created in personnel decisions, such as hiring and job ads, and we will then look at how DEI can be systematically built into all structures of organizations in ways in which accountability and impact will be more likely.
Week 4 Team Inclusion
In the fourth and final week of this MOOC on DEI, we will explore the meaning of inclusion and how to create it in our workplaces. Namely, we’ll explore the science behind inclusion, and get really clear by what is (and isn’t meant) by inclusion. We’ll then explore the first steps you can take to be a more inclusive leader and lead more inclusive teams.
As always, to fully process the learning of this week, it’s important to have a growth mindset on these topics and be open to really looking at yourself and your own behavior. Inclusion starts with our own behavior, and is something all of us can and should work on every day. Again, without showing inclusive behaviors ourselves, it’s hard to convincingly make changes in broader organizational policies and practices on DEI!
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Provides tools for equitable organizational processes and norms
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Develops skills for leading inclusive teams
Provides best practices for organizational DEI strategy
Covers the impact of unconscious bias on workplace dynamics
Explores the benefits of diversity in the workplace
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Well-received dei course for organizational leaders
Learners say that this course delivers engaging assignments and provides timely information to help managers and leaders understand and create inclusive environments in the workplace. The instructor is praised for being knowledgeable and the materials are considered relevant and well-designed. Students report that they feel they are better prepared to lead diverse teams and organizations after taking this course.
This course emphasizes personal reflection to help learners develop a deeper understanding of DEI principles.
"It's really eye opening and the exercise forces a deep personal reflection and action planning."
"I feel the reflection, writing and activities use SMART is genius in us putting thoughts down for betrer comprehending such complex issues and challenges."
Students praise the instructor for thorough explanations and practical examples.
"The Instructor was very detailed and the modules were extremely easy to follow!"
"Professor Linred Greer is excellent in explaining each topic thoroughly and practical application of each area was the most important for me."
Students appreciate the course's clear structure and relevant materials.
"Well constructed course, clear structure, great study materials"
"The course materials were relevant, timely and interesting."
"This was a very comprehensive course with everything needed to gain a robust understanding of Leading Diverse Teams and Organizations."
Learners find the course's assignments to be engaging and helpful for creating practical goals.
"Very gradual and soft developpement of the lecture, a lot of personal practical tasks, loved it!"
"This course has helped me build a broader foundation of knowledge"
"The pace of videos, readings and personal reflection was engaging and well designed."
Students feel that the course provides practical tools and strategies for implementing DEI in their organizations.
"This course has excellent content, intelligent instructional design (good mix of media, challenging, but not overwhelming, weekly assignments), and provides real-world tools to further the learner’s DEI journey."
"I know that I am more prepared than every to lead diverse teams and organizations."
"This course has helped me build a broader foundation of knowledge around the why and how of creating a successful DEI plan for any organization."
A few students found some of the videos to be dry and unengaging.
"The videos were very dry and bland at times. Not entertaining and exciting. Wasn't eager to sit down and watch a lecture that had no life or engagement."
"This is a very important topic and your brain need lots of time to process the information and she is too fast."
Some students found the course's assignments to be challenging because they assumed the learner was already in a leadership role.
"However, this course is not without its flaws"
"Additionally, some of the actions in the Action Plan Workbook assume that the student is CURRENTLY working as a leader while taking the course."
Activities
Be better prepared
before
your course. Deepen your understanding
during
and
after
it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered
in Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations with these
activities:
Review Concepts
Show steps
Clarify your understanding of the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion to more fully comprehend the coursework.
Browse courses on
Diversity
Show steps
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Revisit course syllabus.
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Review prior coursework and learning material.
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Complete practice questions or exercises.
Read Unlocking Us
Show steps
Explore the concept of vulnerability and shame to develop empathy and understanding of diversity and its impact on our experiences.
View
Atlas of the Heart
on Amazon
Show steps
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Read the book.
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Reflect on the main themes of the book.
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Discuss the book with others.
Find Additional Articles
Show steps
Seek out and review articles on diversity and inclusion topics to broaden your knowledge and understanding beyond the course material.
Show steps
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Use search engines, databases, or reputable news sources.
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Identify relevant articles.
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Read and summarize key points from the articles.
Five other activities
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Practice Active Listening
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Develop active listening skills to foster inclusive communication and improve understanding of diverse perspectives.
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Identify key points.
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Summarize what others have said.
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Ask clarifying questions.
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Avoid interrupting.
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Show empathy.
Facilitate Discussion
Show steps
Lead a discussion on a topic covered in the course to strengthen your understanding and reinforce retention.
Show steps
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Select a topic to present to the group.
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Create a presentation or outline of your topic.
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Lead discussion with your group or peers.
Volunteer with Diverse Populations
Show steps
Engage with diverse populations through volunteering to cultivate empathy, understanding, and practical application of inclusion principles.
Show steps
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Research volunteer opportunities that align with your interests.
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Contact potential organizations to express your interest and inquire about opportunities.
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Complete any necessary training or onboarding.
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Engage with the community and participate in activities.
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Reflect on your experience and how it has enhanced your understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Create DEI Policy
Show steps
Draft a DEI policy or strategy for your workplace to apply what you've learned in the course and improve your professional skills.
Show steps
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Review templates or examples of DEI policies.
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Identify key areas to address in your policy.
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Write a draft of your DEI policy.
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Get feedback on your policy from colleagues or mentors.
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Refine and implement your DEI policy.
Implement Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Show steps
Plan and implement a diversity and inclusion initiative at your workplace or in your community for practical experience and to evaluate your understanding.
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Identify a need or opportunity for a diversity and inclusion initiative.
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Develop a plan for the initiative.
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Implement the initiative and track its progress.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the initiative.
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Share the results of your initiative with others.
Review Concepts
Show steps
Clarify your understanding of the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion to more fully comprehend the coursework.
Browse courses on
Diversity
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Revisit course syllabus.
- Review prior coursework and learning material.
- Complete practice questions or exercises.
Read Unlocking Us
Show steps
Explore the concept of vulnerability and shame to develop empathy and understanding of diversity and its impact on our experiences.
View
Atlas of the Heart
on Amazon
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Read the book.
- Reflect on the main themes of the book.
- Discuss the book with others.
Find Additional Articles
Show steps
Seek out and review articles on diversity and inclusion topics to broaden your knowledge and understanding beyond the course material.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Use search engines, databases, or reputable news sources.
- Identify relevant articles.
- Read and summarize key points from the articles.
Five other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all eight activities
Practice Active Listening
Show steps
Develop active listening skills to foster inclusive communication and improve understanding of diverse perspectives.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify key points.
- Summarize what others have said.
- Ask clarifying questions.
- Avoid interrupting.
- Show empathy.
Facilitate Discussion
Show steps
Lead a discussion on a topic covered in the course to strengthen your understanding and reinforce retention.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Select a topic to present to the group.
- Create a presentation or outline of your topic.
- Lead discussion with your group or peers.
Volunteer with Diverse Populations
Show steps
Engage with diverse populations through volunteering to cultivate empathy, understanding, and practical application of inclusion principles.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Research volunteer opportunities that align with your interests.
- Contact potential organizations to express your interest and inquire about opportunities.
- Complete any necessary training or onboarding.
- Engage with the community and participate in activities.
- Reflect on your experience and how it has enhanced your understanding of diversity and inclusion.
Create DEI Policy
Show steps
Draft a DEI policy or strategy for your workplace to apply what you've learned in the course and improve your professional skills.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Review templates or examples of DEI policies.
- Identify key areas to address in your policy.
- Write a draft of your DEI policy.
- Get feedback on your policy from colleagues or mentors.
- Refine and implement your DEI policy.
Implement Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Show steps
Plan and implement a diversity and inclusion initiative at your workplace or in your community for practical experience and to evaluate your understanding.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify a need or opportunity for a diversity and inclusion initiative.
- Develop a plan for the initiative.
- Implement the initiative and track its progress.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the initiative.
- Share the results of your initiative with others.
Career center
Learners who complete Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Diversity and Inclusion Educator
Diversity and Inclusion Educator
Diversity and Inclusion Educators are responsible for teaching others about diversity and inclusion. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the benefits of diversity and inclusion, identify and challenge bias, and create inclusive learning environments. Additionally, the course will help you develop a plan for teaching others about diversity and inclusion.
Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Diversity and Inclusion Manager
A key responsibility for a Diversity and Inclusion Manager is to develop and implement initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the benefits of diversity and inclusion, identify and challenge bias, and create inclusive work environments. Additionally, the course will help you develop a plan for implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives in your own organization.
Chief Diversity Officer
Chief Diversity Officer
The Chief Diversity Officer is responsible for leading and implementing an organization's diversity and inclusion strategy. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the benefits of diversity and inclusion, identify and challenge bias, and create inclusive work environments. Additionally, the course will help you develop a plan for implementing a comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategy in your organization.
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
Diversity and Inclusion Specialists are responsible for developing and implementing programs that promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the benefits of diversity and inclusion, identify and challenge bias, and create inclusive work environments. Additionally, the course will help you develop a plan for implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives in your own organization.
Diversity and Inclusion Advocate
Diversity and Inclusion Advocate
Diversity and Inclusion Advocates are responsible for promoting diversity and inclusion within their organizations. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the benefits of diversity and inclusion, identify and challenge bias, and create inclusive work environments. Additionally, the course will help you develop a plan for advocating for diversity and inclusion initiatives in your organization.
Recruiter
Recruiter
Recruiters are responsible for finding and hiring qualified candidates for open positions. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to create and implement inclusive recruiting practices. Additionally, the course will help you develop a better understanding of the role of diversity and inclusion in building a strong workforce.
Trainer
Trainer
Trainers develop and deliver training programs on a variety of topics, including diversity and inclusion. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to develop and deliver inclusive training programs. Additionally, the course will help you develop a better understanding of the role of diversity and inclusion in workplace success.
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Managers are responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, hiring, training, and development. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to create and implement inclusive HR policies and practices. Additionally, the course will help you develop a better understanding of the legal and ethical issues related to diversity and inclusion.
Equal Employment Opportunity Officer
Equal Employment Opportunity Officer
Equal Employment Opportunity Officers are responsible for investigating and resolving discrimination complaints. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the legal and ethical issues related to diversity and inclusion. Additionally, the course will help you develop a better understanding of the impact of bias on workplace discrimination.
Organizational Development Manager
Organizational Development Manager
Organizational Development Managers are responsible for developing and implementing programs that improve organizational effectiveness. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to create and implement inclusive organizational development programs. Additionally, the course will help you develop a better understanding of the role of diversity and inclusion in organizational success.
Consultant
Consultant
Consultants advise organizations on a variety of topics, including diversity and inclusion. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the benefits of diversity and inclusion, identify and challenge bias, and create inclusive work environments. Additionally, the course will help you develop a plan for implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives in your clients' organizations.
Organizational Culture Consultant
Organizational Culture Consultant
Organizational Culture Consultants help organizations develop and implement more positive and productive workplace cultures. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the role of diversity and inclusion in organizational culture. Additionally, the course will help you develop a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with creating more inclusive workplace cultures.
Change Management Consultant
Change Management Consultant
Change Management Consultants help organizations implement change initiatives. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the role of diversity and inclusion in organizational change. Additionally, the course will help you develop a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives in organizations.
HR Business Partner
HR Business Partner
HR Business Partners work closely with business leaders to align HR practices with business goals. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the role of diversity and inclusion in business success. Additionally, the course will help you develop a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with creating more inclusive HR practices.
Leadership Development Consultant
Leadership Development Consultant
Leadership Development Consultants help organizations develop and implement leadership development programs. This course may be useful for this role by providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the role of diversity and inclusion in leadership development. Additionally, the course will help you develop a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with creating more inclusive leadership development programs.
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Reading list
We've selected nine books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations.
Provides a framework for understanding cultural differences in the workplace. It includes insights into the cultural values, communication styles, and business practices of different countries.
Explores the strengths and challenges of introversion in the workplace. It provides insights into the ways that introverts can succeed in a world that often values extroversion.
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Provides a guide to courageous leadership. It includes insights into the importance of vulnerability, resilience, and authenticity in leadership.
Provides a framework for personal and professional effectiveness. It includes insights into the seven habits of highly effective people, such as being proactive, beginning with the end in mind, and putting first things first.
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Provides a guide to leadership for women. It includes insights into the challenges and opportunities that women face in the workplace, and how to overcome them.
Provides a guide to building and managing a successful startup. It includes insights into the lean startup methodology, which process for testing and validating business ideas quickly and cheaply.
Provides a framework for understanding and overcoming the innovator's dilemma. It includes insights into the challenges that large companies face when they try to innovate, and how to avoid them.
Provides a guide to building a successful startup from scratch. It includes insights into the importance of innovation, technology, and business strategy.
Provides a guide to the challenges of building a successful business. It includes insights into the tough decisions that entrepreneurs have to make, and how to overcome them.
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Provides tools for equitable organizational processes and norms
Taught by instructors with expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion
Develops skills for leading inclusive teams
Provides best practices for organizational DEI strategy
Covers the impact of unconscious bias on workplace dynamics
Explores the benefits of diversity in the workplace
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