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 explore the complex topics that shape your views and ideas by exploring historical narratives while working on your journey towards improving cultural competence.
Your World and What Shapes It
Your World and What Shapes It
This course is part of Global Perspectives of DEI in the Workplace Specialization
Instructor: Jessica Rush Leeker, Ph.D.
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22 hours to complete
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Recognize and reflect on life experiences that shape your beliefs.
Discover how ideas about race, sex, and culture shape your environment.
Identify strategies for resisting and surviving marginalization.
Establish awareness to support marginalized populations.
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this module, you will focus on setting the foundation for this course and the specialization by gaining awareness of yourself, your culture, and your environment.
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5 videos7 readings1 assignment1 peer review2 discussion prompts3 plugins
In this module, we will build on understanding the exclusion of populations and how this leads to bias and lack of support for these communities. During this process, we will reflect on our own role in marginalizing others.
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4 videos4 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt4 plugins
This course examines the implicit bias with emphasis on differentiating and understanding while working on your journey toward improving your cultural competence.
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3 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review2 discussion prompts4 plugins
This module focuses more on the label of ‘different’ and understanding the intersectionality and complexity of those who are marginalized.
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3 videos1 peer review1 discussion prompt3 plugins
This module concludes by combining the learnings of the historical narratives and terminology by allowing time for deeper reflection
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