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Diversity and Belonging in Businesses and Organizations
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 10 hours
  • Course by IE Business School
  • Offered by

About

Diversity and Belonging in Businesses and Organizations will help you as an individual, as a team, and an organization to better understand and implement policies and practices that emphasize and promote not only the inclusion but the belonging of all employees. It is aimed to cover the following objectives: Policies - How to identify and understand the ways in which structural dynamics of an organization can preclude a sense of belonging and how to use inclusive policies as a tool to foster belonging. Practices - How to design an organizational culture that promotes the wellbeing and belonging of all its constituents through kindness, empathy, openness, and compassion. People - How to leverage the creation of affinity groups and task forces to overcome structural biases, build community and create a greater sense of belonging. The final module also introduces complementary resources to bring the pillars together and support an organization's belonging efforts.

Modules

Course Introduction

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Welcome to the Journey of Diversity
  • Introduction to the Course

1 Readings

  • Grading Policy

The First Pillar of Belonging: Policies

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to Inclusive Policies
  • What are Inclusive Policies?

1 Readings

  • Optional Activity: Visualizing the Values of an Organization

Implementing Policies from Recruitment to Belonging

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Discussion on Invisible Diversity

5 Videos

  • Belonging Begins with Recruitment
  • From Recruitment to Retention
  • Diversity Training and Education
  • Belonging Beyond What We Can See: Invisible Diversity
  • How Inclusive Policies Lead to a Culture of Belonging

1 Readings

  • Article from the Behavioural Insights Team

Well-being as a Component of Belonging

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Interview with Amélie de Marsily: The Role of Wellness in Promoting Inclusion and Belonging
  • Module 1 Conclusion

2 Readings

  • The SPIRE Framework
  • Additional Resources

The Second Pillar of Belonging: Practices

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Introduction to Norms and Practices
  • Organizational Norms and Belonging
  • Why Well-being Matters for Belonging

1 Readings

  • PROWELL Well-being Model

Kindness, Empathy, Compassion, and Respect

    • 5 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • TED Talk Reflection Forum

5 Videos

  • Kindness
  • Empathy and Perspective-Taking
  • Compassion
  • Respect
  • Module 2 Conclusion

2 Readings

  • Optional Activity: Reflection on Kindness
  • Optional: Awakening Compassion at Work

Put Your Knowledge Into Practice

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Second Pillar Module Quiz

1 Readings

  • Additional Resources

The Third Pillar of Belonging: People

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to People as a Resource for Belonging
  • The Power of Human Resources

1 Readings

  • Third Rillar Resources for Inclusion

Mentors, Sponsors, and Allies

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • TED Talk Reflection Forum

3 Videos

  • Mentorship
  • Sponsors and Advocates
  • Workplace Allies

1 Readings

  • Optional Reading: Sponsorship Podcast

Task Forces and Employee Resource Groups

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
  • Interview with Lumumba Seegars: The Pitfalls of ERGs
  • Task Forces as a Tool for Belonging
  • Module 3 Conclusion

1 Readings

  • Optional Reading: Task Force Resources

Put Your Knowledge Into Practice

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Third Pillar Module Quiz

1 Readings

  • Optional Activity: Getting Started with People Resources for Belonging

Psychological Safety and Intersectionality

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Plugin
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3 Videos

  • Introduction to Additional Tools For Belonging
  • Psychological Safety and Belonging
  • Intersectionality

Telling Stories

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • Tell Your Own Story

1 Videos

  • Sharing Stories: The Importance of Feeling Seen and Heard

Safe Spaces and Going Beyond Belonging

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • What is a Safe Space?
  • Interview with Akin Akinnola: The Role of Leadership and Technology in Inclusion and Belonging

1 Readings

  • 15 Ways to Create Safe Spaces at Work

Final Assignment and Course Conclusion

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Final Assignment

1 Videos

  • Course Conclusion

2 Readings

  • Visual Summary of the Course
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"Diversity and Belonging in Businesses and Organizations" is a foundational course in Business & Management offered by Coursera. It focuses on policies, practices, and people to foster inclusion and belonging within organizations. Led by an expert instructor, the course spans 600 minutes and includes strategies for creating inclusive policies, designing empathetic organizational cultures, and leveraging affinity groups. Ideal for individuals, teams, and organizations looking to enhance their diversity and belonging initiatives, it is available through a starter subscription.

Jessica Danielle Tollette, PhD
Instructor

Jessica Danielle Tollette, PhD