Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion at Work TeachOut
Learn to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations. Develop skills for leading change and having difficult conversations.
Learn to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations. Develop skills for leading change and having difficult conversations.
This course, led by six Darden professors, provides a comprehensive foundation in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for workplace settings. It addresses the urgent need for organizational change in light of recent social movements. Participants learn to identify and counteract inequity, build a business case for diversity, and lead effective change. The curriculum covers topics such as having difficult conversations about race, analyzing social class impacts, creating psychologically safe environments, and implementing DEI strategies. Through real-world examples and scholarly insights, learners gain practical skills to promote inclusive workplaces and drive meaningful organizational change.
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What you'll learn
Be able to have difficult conversations about race and inequity at work
Analyze how social class shapes thoughts and actions
Create psychologically safe contexts that encourage dialogue at work
Lead change in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion at work
Identify and counteract inequity in organizations
Build a business case for diversity and inclusion
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This course includes:
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There are 2 modules in this course
This teachout course, designed by six Darden professors, offers the latest scholarship and best practices on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in organizational settings. The curriculum is divided into two main modules. The first module focuses on identifying and counteracting DEI challenges in the workplace, exploring how societal issues reflect in organizations, and understanding the impact of individual histories on work performance. The second module delves into developing and implementing a business case for diversity and inclusion, addressing systematic and individual biases, and practicing skills for mindful leadership and constructive conversations about identity, pain, and power. Throughout the course, learners engage with real-world examples, scholarly articles, and interactive discussions to gain practical insights for creating more inclusive and equitable work environments.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Taking Action to Create Change
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Leader in Business Education and Community Development
Gregory Fairchild is the Isidore Horween Research Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, where he also serves as associate dean for Washington, D.C., area initiatives and academic director of public policy and entrepreneurship. He teaches courses in strategic management, entrepreneurship, and ethics within Darden's MBA and Executive Education programs, earning multiple awards for teaching excellence. Fairchild's research focuses on community development finance, highlighted by his role as lead investigator on a project supported by an $850,000 grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Recognized for his impact in the field, he was named one of the Top 10 Business School Professors in the World by CNN/Fortune in 2012 and has contributed significantly to discussions on ethical business practices and community engagement. In addition to his academic roles, he co-founded Resilience Education, which provides Socratic education to underserved populations.
Expert in Diversity and Leadership Development
Dr. Laura Morgan Roberts is a Professor of Practice at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, specializing in maximizing human potential within diverse organizations and communities. Her extensive body of work includes over fifty research articles, teaching cases, and practitioner-oriented tools focused on strength-based development. She has edited three influential books: Race, Work and Leadership, Positive Organizing in a Global Society, and Exploring Positive Identities and Organizations. Roberts' research on diversity, authenticity, and leadership development has been featured in prominent publications like the Harvard Business Review.
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