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Moving the Needle at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

This course, "Moving the Needle at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion," offered by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is designed to assist managers and aspiring leaders in understanding and embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. The comprehensive curriculum aims to enhance emotional intelligence, foster inclusive behaviors, and navigate and accommodate differences, all while framing communication for accountable leadership.

The course covers a wide range of topics, including emotional intelligence, modeling inclusive behavior, embracing differences such as natural hair, religion, and pregnancy, navigating acculturation and accommodations, and framing communication for accountable leadership. Learners are presented with real-life personal examples and perspectives, as well as research-supported applications, to immediately implement in workplace environments.

Upon completion, learners will be inspired to disrupt workplace inequities, lead and inspire diverse teams, and create safe spaces for critical dialogue. This course is ideal for those seeking to create thriving workplace environments where a diversity of opinions and perspectives are welcomed.

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Moving the Needle at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Course Modules

The course modules cover topics such as emotional intelligence, embracing differences, navigating acculturation, and framing communication for accountable leadership, empowering learners to lead inclusive teams and create safe workplaces.

Course Orientation

The course orientation provides an overview of the curriculum and sets the stage for learners to delve into the essential topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Module 1: Moving the Needle at Work

Module 1 focuses on emotional intelligence and modeling inclusive behavior, setting the foundation for understanding and embracing diversity in the workplace. Learners will also engage in quizzes and discussions to enhance their understanding of these concepts.

Module 2: Embracing the Beauty of Difference

Module 2 delves into embracing the beauty of difference, covering topics such as natural hair, religion, and pregnancy, and addressing issues such as ageism. Quizzes and discussions further reinforce the understanding of these diverse aspects.

Module 3: Navigating Acculturation and Accommodations

Module 3 explores navigating acculturation and accommodations, discussing topics like code switching, neuroatypical employees, and accommodations for individuals with low vision. Quizzes are provided to assess comprehension of these crucial concepts.

Module 4: Framing Communication for Accountable Leadership

Module 4 focuses on framing communication for accountable leadership, covering psychological safety, identity, allyship, and transgender allyship. Additionally, learners will engage in a presentation and quizzes to solidify their understanding of these topics.

Course Conclusion

The course conclusion provides a wrap-up of the curriculum, allowing learners to reflect on their learning journey and provide feedback through a survey and quiz.

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