Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Building and retaining a diverse team increases innovation, creativity, and productivity. Even so, many of us are unaware of how unconscious bias impairs our efforts to build such a team.

In this course, you’ll discover how unconscious bias can lead to accidental discrimination and homogenous talent pools. Then, you’ll explore the problems that unconscious bias can cause in recruiting and talent management—and get practical tips to address bias. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

In Uncensored: My Life and Uncomfortable Conversations at the Intersection of Black and White America, author Zachary Wood walks learners through a nine-step process for having difficult conversations about controversial issues. 

First, you’ll glimpse inside Wood’s personal story and how it impacted his approach to engaging with opposing viewpoints. Then, you’ll learn strategies to use before, during, and after challenging conversations to promote deeper understanding and productive dialogue.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Diverse and inclusive organizations want all employees to feel recognized, valued, and welcomed. They applaud each person for who they are individually and encourage everyone to feel secure in their differences and come to work as their true selves.

Propelling that charge, those with privileged social identities can empower others by being an ally for diversity and inclusion. In this course, you’ll learn more about what it means to be an ally and what characteristics an ally embodies. Then, you’ll learn about five ally roles you can take on the next time you spot injustice.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

To work effectively with people from different cultures, you need to be aware of cultural differences. In this course, we'll take a look at some of those differences and how to interact with people who are on the opposite side of the cultural spectrum.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

In this course, you’ll look at the brain functions that cause bias, and the real and harmful consequences of even unintentional bias—including messages from bestselling author and psychologist Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt. You’ll also learn about common bias types. Finally, you’ll get strategies to break out of these mental habits and enjoy a more productive, engaging workplace and community. By bringing awareness to our unintentional assumptions, we can address and overcome the effects of implicit bias. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

When it comes to innovation, creativity, and problem-solving, research consistently shows that diverse workforces perform better. But, for diversity to work, every employee must feel included. They need to have a seat at the table and know that they and their opinions matter.

 So, how do you ensure that all employees—regardless of who they are—feel like they can be their true selves at work? In this course, we’ll first define what’s meant by diversity, inclusion, and belonging. You’ll then learn how to attract and retain diverse talent through belonging moments, allyship, and ongoing quantification.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is essential to creating a healthier community. But once you’ve grasped the conceptual elements of DEI, how do you put them into practice? And how can you apply your knowledge to your unique community?

In this course, you’ll learn how the stories we tell ourselves impact our well-being. You’ll discover the power of the narratives we tell as individuals, within social groups, and through institutions, and you’ll explore ways to counter these narratives through specific examples and exercises.