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Our World and How to Accept It

Our World and How to Accept It

This course is part of Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace Specialization

Instructor: Jessica Rush Leeker, Ph.D.

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Investigate practical methods for integrating DEI in the workplace.
Assess how transformational leadership is enacted for DEI in a multifaceted and challenging global atmosphere.
Recognizing and address bias in recruiting and retaining diverse talent
Determine how to be an ally or an accomplice in the workplace while growing and enhancing employee/business resource groups and affinity groups

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace Specialization

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There are 5 modules in this course

Thriving organizations strive for equity at all levels. Dynamic global DEI initiatives strengthen connectivity within individual teams and foster cross-cultural collaboration and mutual understanding while encouraging the inclusion of employees from all regions. Broader global relations aside, there also exist country-specific ethnic dynamics that make DEI a critical conversation. Global dynamics present a possible risk (and opportunity) for organizations. In this course, we will focus on how successful DEI initiatives advance business goals, the historical context for DEI work, and definitions of several key terms and concepts. In addition, we will wrap up the importance of creating, leading, implementing and measuring the success of DEI initiatives in the workplace

This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The ME-EM is designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management roles in the engineering and technical sectors. With performance-based admissions and no application process, the ME-EM is ideal for individuals with a broad range of undergraduate education and/or professional experience. Learn more about the ME-EM program at https://www.coursera.org/degrees/me-engineering-management-boulder. Course logo image credit: Marco Bianchetti. Available on Unsplash at hhttps://unsplash.com/photos/vzFTmxTl0DQ

Module details

Until recently, diversity, equity, and inclusion were not considered to be an integral part of a company’s strategy. In this lesson, we will focus on how to combine research and strategy to develop a DEI plan.

What's included

2 videos6 readings2 peer reviews1 discussion prompt1 plugin

2 videosTotal 5 minutes

Benchmarks and Goal Setting3 minutes
Assessment and Audits2 minutes

6 readingsTotal 52 minutes

Course Updates and Accessibility Support1 minute
Important Update to "Global Perspectives in DEI in the Workplace" Specialization10 minutes
Welcome and Where to Find Help10 minutes
Rules of Engagement1 minute
Identifying Organizational Biases15 minutes
Conduct a DEI Audit at the Enterprise Level15 minutes

2 peer reviewsTotal 120 minutes

Benchmarking and Goal Setting60 minutes
Assessment and Audit Exercise60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Introduce Yourself!10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 53 minutes

Exposing Blind Spots to Build a Better Workplace53 minutes

This module is designed to help understand why diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to organizations in recruiting, from the importance of an inclusive job description to onboarding.