Inclusive Convers: DEI

Catalog description

We live and work in an increasingly diverse and complex world. Leaders are challenged to address declining levels of productivity, employee engagement, and psychological safety and the issue is not falling strictly to HR professionals; it is as much the responsibility of individual managers as well as members of any team. This course addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion in today's climate. It will provide participants with a forum to learn about the psychology of unconscious bias and discrimination, and we will utilize tools to facilitate productive conversations and explore our personal, professional and social responsibilities in co creating safe inclusive teams, learning environments, and communities in the workplace. Students will participate in experiential learning sessions, a small group project, as well as real-life case scenario discussions. Online work will complement and enhance the classroom experience This course is of value to managers, leaders, practitioners, and those who have a vested interest in expanding their everyday understanding of diversity and inclusion.