This course is part of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Organizational Leaders Specialization

Sam Mejias

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Organizational Leaders SpecializationParsons School of Design, The New School

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This course will help you take your management practice to new levels by incorporating equity and inclusion to generate well-being and positive momentum in your organization. You will explore ways managers can apply diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies in the workplace. You will learn about the critical role of creating and sustaining mutual understanding in forging robust alliances within diverse teams. You will discover the concept of allyship and ways to promote it in your workplace. You will explore the benefits of DEI for creativity, performance, and productivity, including improved employee satisfaction at work. This course also provides you with the tools you need to develop DEI approaches for and with your teams. 
This course is tailored to managers who make strategic decisions around hiring, work assignments, and employee performance evaluations and who are looking to develop the tangible skills and competencies needed to be a more inclusive leader. To succeed, you should have an active interest in promoting open dialogue amongst your team and advocating for changes that result in more equitable and sustainable practices in your areas of responsibility.

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

- Analyze the correlation between DEI initiatives and employee performance and employee satisfaction.

- Evaluate strategies managers can use to implement strong DEI policies in their daily operations.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Organizational Leaders Specialization

Beginner Level

At least 2 years of experience in a managerial role and a desire to apply strong diversity, equity, and inclusion practice in your organization

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Analyze the correlation between DEI initiatives and employee performance and employee satisfaction.
Evaluate strategies managers can use to implement strong DEI policies in their daily operations.

Skills you will gain

Business Psychology
Workplace Inclusion
Business Communication
Leadership Development
Team Management

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 3 of 3 in the

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Organizational Leaders Specialization

Beginner Level

At least 2 years of experience in a managerial role and a desire to apply strong diversity, equity, and inclusion practice in your organization

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

Sam Mejias

Parsons Faculty

School of Design Strategies

266 Learners

3 Courses

Offered by

Parsons School of Design, The New School

For more than a century, Parsons School of Design has been inspired by the transformative potential of design. Today, the school’s groundbreaking academic programs carry forward that mission, making Parsons the number one design school in the U.S. and among the top three globally. At the heart of a comprehensive university — The New School — Parsons draws on a range of academic fields to deliver a uniquely interdisciplinary education enriched by the resources of its home in New York City and branch campus in Paris. Here, the next generation of creative leaders engage in real-world learning and develop as critical thinkers and makers grappling with the pressing issues of our time.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Intersectionality in the Workplace: Working with Diverse Teams

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 31 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz

8 videos

Introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Organizational Leaders 2mIntroduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Best Practices for Managers1mIntroduction to Intersectionality in the Workplace: Working with Diverse Teams43sEquitable and Inclusive Management 5mHaving the Tough Talks: Coaching Employees to Embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Within the Team8mDesigning Business Systems to Promote Team Success5mThe Continuous Process of DEI6mIntersectionality in the Workplace: Working with Diverse Teams Conclusion44s

7 readings

Required Reading: Welcome to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Best Practices for Managers10mOptional Reading: Course Presenter Profiles10mOptional Reading: Key Terminologies and Concepts10mGo Even Further with Parsons10mOptional Reading: French and Raven's Five Forms of Power: Understanding Where Power Comes From in the Workplace10mOptional Reading: Diversity and Inclusion Build High-Performance Teams10mRequired Reading: Diversity, Inclusion and Culture: How to Build Great Teams10m

1 practice exercise

Intersectionality in the Workplace: Working with Diverse Teams Assessment30m

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Allyship

2 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 29 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

6 videos

Introduction to Allyship29sDefining Allyship: What Managers Need to Know7mFrom Performative to Transformational Allyship7mEncouraging Connection: Creating an Environment that Encourages Allyship6mPromoting Allyship: Q&A with Matthew Trent & Ester Julia Neznanova6mAllyship Conclusion49s

3 readings

Required Video: Screaming in the Silence: How To Be an Ally, Not a Savior10mOptional Reading: Allyship at Work: How to Turn Intentions into Actions10mOptional Reading: Allyship - The Key To Unlocking The Power Of Diversity10m

1 practice exercise

Allyship Assessment30m

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Team Benefits of DEI

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 28 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Introduction to Team Benefits of DEI37sThe Correlation Between Employee Performance and DEI6mMethods for Generating Better Employee Performance through DEI8mWant Better Employee Productivity? Try Diversifying the Team5mEnhancing Creative Innovation through DEI3mThe Link Between Employee Satisfaction and DEI 3mTeam Benefits of DEI Conclusion44s

3 readings

Optional Reading: New Research: Diversity + Inclusion = Better Decision Making At Work10mRequired Podcast: Creativity And Diversity: How Exposure To Different People Affects Our Thinking10mOptional Reading: Diversity Wins: How Inclusion Matters10m

1 practice exercise

Team Benefits of DEI Assessment30m

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Workplace Best Practices

4 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 34 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

8 videos

Introduction to Workplace Best Practices29sStrategies for Pursuing an Authentic DEI Approach7mEstablishing Employee Resources for DEI Engagement7mOvercoming DEI Challenges4mStrategies for Mitigating Bias5mOvercoming Biases in the Workplace: Q&A with Janet Stovall6mWorkplace Best Practices Conclusion35sDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Best Practices for Managers Conclusion1m

3 readings

Required Video: The Surprising Solution to Workplace Diversity10mOptional Reading: Belonging: The Intersection Of DEI And Engagement10mOptional Reading: Ten Cognitive Bias Types in Workplaces10m

1 practice exercise

Workplace Best Practices Assessment30m

About the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Organizational Leaders Specialization

In the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Organizational Leaders specialization, you will learn about the ideas, texts, resources, strategies, practices, and critical perspectives you need to build a DEI-oriented company culture. You’ll start by exploring the foundational concepts that inform diversity, equity, and inclusion: origins of power, privilege, bias, stereotypes, social identities, and justice. Then you will learn how to articulate the reasons diversity, equity, and inclusion are beneficial in the workplace for both teams and the broader organization. Finally you will explore management practices that will assist you when working with diverse teams and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and help you overcome any obstacles to implementation along the way.

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