The Basics - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Overview

Diversity is invaluable to your company, from recruitment and retention to innovation and performance. But diversity alone doesn’t deliver the productive culture you’re looking for. Inclusion is a system that supports your diverse workforce in a way that makes everyone feel valued and respected. Equity serves to make the individual talents of employees accessible to your business while improving experiences and opportunities for everyone. The course series will discuss the differences between diversity, inclusion, equity, accessibility, and equality in the workplace.

Learning Objectives

• Define diversity and intersectionality;
• Observe how inclusion can create a cultural shift in your workplace;
• Learn effective leadership qualities that promote feelings of belonging;
• Understand the visible and invisible nature of disabilities;
• Apply meritocracy and equity in a way that benefits everyone;

Course Modules

• What is Diversity?
• What is Inclusion?
• What is Equity?
• What is Belonging?
• What is Accessibility?
• What is Meritocracy?
• What are Intent and Impact?
• What is Unconscious Bias?
• What are Pronouns?