Embracing Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Traditional Classroom: ½-day
Virtual Instructor-led: One 4-hour session; Two 2-hour sessions; One 3-hour session

In recent years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) has taken a position front-and-center in many organizations. As the social justice movement in 2020 galvanized activism and new conversations around race, privilege, and the critical importance of inclusion, organizations began to explore their own culture of inclusion and belonging. This course will enable you to make DE&I more than just a buzz word — you’ll learn how to embed inclusion into your organization culture in all facets. The goal of this session is to increase your ability to shape a workplace culture of inclusion and belonging, where all employees feel visible and valued.In recent years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) has taken a position front-and-center in many organizations. As the social justice movement in 2020 galvanized activism and new conversations around race, privilege, and the critical importance of inclusion, organizations began to explore their own culture of inclusion and belonging. This course will enable you to make DE&I more than just a buzz word — you’ll learn how to embed inclusion into your organization culture in all facets. The goal of this session is to increase your ability to shape a workplace culture of inclusion and belonging, where all employees feel visible and valued.

Program Objectives

Define key DE&I terminology.
Recognize the connection between the brain’s hard-wiring and cognitive biases.
Articulate the impact of bias on non-dominant groups.
Identify dimensions of diversity that have impacted personal opportunities and choices.
Describe ways that bystanders can take action in addressing bias.
Brainstorm inclusive actions an ally could take in real-life scenarios.

Course Outline

Module 1: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Key Definitions

What Inclusion Means and Why It’s Important
DE&I: An Overview
The Difference Between “Equity” and “Equality”
Inclusion and Belonging

Module 2: Exploring Unconscious Bias

Video: Making the Unconscious Conscious
What Is Unconscious Bias?
How to Recognize Your Own Biases
Developing Your Circle of Trust
How Biases Affect Work

Module 3: The Danger of Stereotypes

Stereotype: A Definition
The Danger of a Single Story

Module 4: Dimensions of Diversity

Diversity Factors and Dimensions
Intersectionality
How Biases and Stereotypes Impact Inclusion
Ways to Mitigate Bias

Module 5: Moving from Bystander to Ally

Understanding Privilege and Marginalization
Actions You Can Take to Become an Ally
Ally Skills

Module 6: Building Inclusion: Scenarios

Bringing It All Together: Ally Skills Role-Plays

MDV2051a Course Code

Practice Area

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion