Diversity and Inclusion in the Modern Workplace

Course Description

Diversity and Inclusion in the Modern Workplace provides employees with an overview of core diversity concepts, including how identity, power, privilege and communication contribute to differences; steps to take as a diversity ally; and ways to communicate respectfully. It uses an interactive story told through videos to help reinforce concepts and includes scenarios for learners to respond to and practice what they learn.

Individual module names are:

Introduction
Identity/ies
Power
Privilege 
Communication
Conclusion

Learning Objectives​​​​

• List examples of how diverse backgrounds can lead to different experiences in the workplace.

• Explain the benefits of diversity training.

• Define identity and list the different types of identities.

• List strategies that people use to reduce the likelihood of discrimination or exclusion.

• Explain how power and inequity are connected.

• List examples of ways to be an ally.

• Explain how privilege contributes to inequities.

• List examples of how stereotypes lead to a lack of opportunities.

• List examples of inclusion strategies.

• List strategies to communicate effectively with diverse colleagues.
   

Course Map

Module 1: Introduction
This module introduces learners to the benefits of diversity training. It explains how diverse backgrounds can lead to different experiences in the workplace, and how a deeper understanding of diversity can help us connect with others.

• 2 Customizable Content Pages

Module 2: Identity/ies
This module introduces learners to the concept of identity, including how identity can change over time or in different contexts. It also explores how people with diverse identities may use strategies to reduce the likelihood of discrimination or exclusion, and what that means for making diverse connections.

• 2 Customizable Content Pages

Module 3: Power
This module introduces the concepts of power and inequity. It explores the historical and structural systems that exist and how they create power and inequities. It also gives guidance on understanding one’s own power and how to be an ally to others.

• 2 Customizable Content Pages

Module 4: Privilege 
This module explains the concept of privilege and how unearned privileges contribute to inequities. It also explores stereotypes and how they can limit opportunities and diversity. Finally, it gives concrete ways to use privilege to help others and to avoid stereotypes.

• 2 Customizable Content Pages

Module 5: Communication
This module explores actions individuals can take to help ensure all their colleagues feel included. It provides communication strategies for effective, respectful engagement with others, along with ways to be a diversity ally.

• 2 Customizable Content Pages

Module 6: Conclusion
This module contains a configurable policy page, resources and conclusion for the DIMW course.

• 4 Configurable Pages

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