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Defining Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations

Defining Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations

This course is part of Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialization

Instructor: Richard Anthony Baker, J.D., M.P.A, Ph.D.

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level

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6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

210 reviews

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Skills you'll gain

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Assessments

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Taught in English

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Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations is the first course of a four-course series. This course introduces the core definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion and reasons why these efforts can often fail. We will also explore the elements for making the case for diversity and the concept of DE&I maturation where learners can assess their organization’s activities to determine where it may place on the DE&I continuum.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 1. Provide a common understanding of the terms diversity, equity and inclusion and how can it be effectively implemented into an organization. 2. Understand how our changing demography will impact your organization, discover various arguments used to make the case for diversity and connect them to your organization's success. 3. Recognize the various levels of diversity in the DE&I continuum and where your organization may be. 4. Identify the common struggles with implementing DE&I initiatives and how to avoid the many ways diversity efforts fail.

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Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations is the first course of a four-course series. This course introduces the core definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the reasons why these efforts can often fail. We will also explore the elements for making the case for diversity and the concept of DE&I maturation where learners can assess their organization’s activities to determine where it may place on the DE&I continuum.