This course is part of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Organizational Leaders Specialization

Sam Mejias

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Organizational Leaders SpecializationParsons School of Design, The New School

About this Course

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In this course, you will explore questions such as: Who is represented in your workplace, and who is not? Who doesn’t feel heard, and why not? Are we treating one another equitably? What history has led us here? What has brought all of these issues to the forefront of society today? You will analyze the complex, multifaceted concept of justice and its role in determining society’s ability to be diverse, equitable, and inclusive. You will explore concepts from different disciplines, including sociology, media, communications, history, and education. This course will equip you with solid foundational knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion that can provide a useful framework for application in professional contexts. 
This course is for professionals at any level who are looking to develop a deeper understanding of the fundamental concepts of DEI as well as the historical and cultural drivers of DEI movements and how they have shaped our cultural dialogues. To succeed in this course, you should have an active interest in applying diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in your organization.

On successful completion of this course you will be able to: 

- Contextualize the movements elevating diversity, equity, and inclusion within society.  

- Evaluate the driving factors behind diversity, equity, and inclusion in cultural dialogues.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Organizational Leaders Specialization

Beginner Level

At least 2 years of professional experience and a desire to apply strong diversity, equity, and inclusion practice in your organization

Approx. 11 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Contextualize the movements elevating diversity, equity, and inclusion within society.
Evaluate the driving factors behind diversity, equity, and inclusion in cultural dialogues.

Skills you will gain

Emotional Intelligence
Social Justice
Business Psychology
Cross-Cultural Communication
Critical Thinking

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Course 1 of 3 in the

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Organizational Leaders Specialization

Beginner Level

At least 2 years of professional experience and a desire to apply strong diversity, equity, and inclusion practice in your organization

Approx. 11 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

Sam Mejias

Parsons Faculty

School of Design Strategies

247 Learners

3 Courses

Offered by

Parsons School of Design, The New School

For more than a century, Parsons School of Design has been inspired by the transformative potential of design. Today, the school’s groundbreaking academic programs carry forward that mission, making Parsons the number one design school in the U.S. and among the top three globally. At the heart of a comprehensive university — The New School — Parsons draws on a range of academic fields to deliver a uniquely interdisciplinary education enriched by the resources of its home in New York City and branch campus in Paris. Here, the next generation of creative leaders engage in real-world learning and develop as critical thinkers and makers grappling with the pressing issues of our time.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Privilege, Power, and Identity

3 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 54 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz

11 videos

Introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Organizational Leaders 2mIntroduction to Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion1mIntroduction to Privilege, Power, and Identity56sTypes of Power and Why Each Matters8mDefining the Origins of Power in Society 6mDefining Social Privilege7mThe Relationship Between Power and Privilege6mConstructed and Self-Determined Social Identities7mThe Importance of Intersectionality in Defining Identities5mConcepts of Social Identity: Q&A with Nadia Williams7mPrivilege, Power, and Identity Conclusion45s

8 readings

Required Reading: Welcome to Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion10mOptional Reading: Course Presenter Profiles10mOptional Reading: Key Terminologies and Concepts10mGo Even Further with Parsons10mOptional Reading: The Power Paradox10mOptional Reading: Powercube10mOptional Reading: Why It's Important to Think About Privilege — and Why It's Hard10mRequired Video: The Urgency of Intersectionality10m

1 practice exercise

Privilege, Power, and Identity Assessment30m

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Bias, Stereotypes, and Behaviors

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 28 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Introduction to Bias, Stereotypes, and Behaviors41sKey Types of Cultural and Social Bias5mUnpacking Biases5mThe Origins of Sociocultural Stereotypes 5mWhy Representation Matters4mThe Impacts of Systemic Bias6mBias, Stereotypes, and Behaviors Conclusion49s

4 readings

Required Reading: Cognitive Bias Cheat Sheet, Simplified10mRequired Reading: Unconscious Bias Training - Strategies to Address Unconscious Bias10mOptional Reading: Why On-Screen Representation Matters, According to These Teens10mOptional Video: The Truth About Systemic Racism10m

1 practice exercise

Bias, Stereotypes, and Behaviors Assessment30m

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

The Principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

2 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 35 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Introduction to The Principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 1mChallenges to Diversity7mEquity's Place: Equity as Separate from Diversity or Inclusion6mWhy Inclusion Betters Society3mCreating Environments that Promote Inclusion5mThe Benefits of Inclusion: Q&A with Dr. Dwight A. McBride9mThe Principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conclusion40s

3 readings

Required Reading: How Diversity Makes Us Smarter10mOptional Reading: Beware of Equity Traps and Tropes10mOptional Reading: Calling In Vs. Calling Out: How to Talk About Inclusion10m

1 practice exercise

The Principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Assessment30m

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Concepts of Justice

4 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 31 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

8 videos

Introduction to Concepts of Justice59sThe Urgency of Social Justice6mCrucial Social Justice Issues7mStrategies for Working Towards Justice in Society6mRestorative vs. Transformative Justice4mDeveloping a Social Justice Lens3mConcepts of Justice Conclusion50sFoundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conclusion59s

3 readings

Required Reading: Would More Social Justice Make You Happier?10mOptional Reading: Racism and Inequity Are Products of Design. They Can Be Redesigned.10mOptional Reading: Transformative Justice: A Brief Description10m

1 practice exercise

Concepts of Justice Assessment30m

About the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Organizational Leaders Specialization

In the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Organizational Leaders specialization, you will learn about the ideas, texts, resources, strategies, practices, and critical perspectives you need to build a DEI-oriented company culture. You’ll start by exploring the foundational concepts that inform diversity, equity, and inclusion: origins of power, privilege, bias, stereotypes, social identities, and justice. Then you will learn how to articulate the reasons diversity, equity, and inclusion are beneficial in the workplace for both teams and the broader organization. Finally you will explore management practices that will assist you when working with diverse teams and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and help you overcome any obstacles to implementation along the way.

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