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Key Concepts in Organizational DE&I
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 5 hours
  • Course by Rice University
  • Offered by

About

Key Concepts in Organizational DE&I is the second course of a four-course series and explores the foundational principles of DE&I and how they often impact decision-making within organizations. While these concepts are common, this course presents them through the unique lens of an equal opportunity professional with experience resolving complaints of discrimination and delivering DE&I programming to influence organizational culture and policy. By the end of this course, you will able to: 1. Demonstrate the ability to link the foundational principles of DEI (equal opportunity, bias, power, privilege and other key concepts) and use awareness exercises to change behavior within your organization. 2. Identify the difference between ist (such as racist or sexist), phobias (such as Xenophobia), bias, and other forms of discriminatory thinking from discriminatory behavior. 3. Describe ways that you and your employees can use cultural competence as a way to address and limit the impact of bias, prejudice and stereotypes on organizational decision making. 4. Describe the essential elements of systemic discrimination and how different forms of power and privilege must be managed to create inclusive organizations.

Modules

Key Concepts in Organizational DE&I

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction

3 Readings

  • Course Organization
  • Disability Accommodation Statement
  • Discussion Forum Guidelines

Ists, Isms, and Discrimination

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 2, Graded Assessment

1 Discussions

  • Week 2, Discussion 1

1 Videos

  • Ists, Isms, and Discrimination

Defining Equal Opportunity and Protected Class

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 3, Graded Assessment

1 Discussions

  • Week 3, Discussion 1

1 Videos

  • Defining Equal Opportunity and Protected Class

Exploring Bias and Cultural Competence

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 4, Graded Assessment

1 Discussions

  • Week 4, Discussion 1

1 Videos

  • Exploring Bias and Cultural Competence

Power, Privilege, and Systemic Discrimination

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 5, Graded Assessment

1 Discussions

  • Week 5, Discussion 1

1 Videos

  • Power, Privilege, and Systemic Discrimination

Case Study

    • 1 Readings
    • 3 Discussion
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3 Discussions

  • Case Study Two - Question 1
  • Case Study Two - Question 2
  • Case Study Two - Question 3

1 Readings

  • Case Study Two

Project

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Equity Audit Project

1 Videos

  • Course Two Project

Auto Summary

Unlock the foundational principles of DE&I in your organization with "Key Concepts in Organizational DE&I" on Coursera. Guided by an expert equal opportunity professional, this course delves into critical concepts such as bias, power, privilege, and systemic discrimination. Ideal for business and management professionals, it empowers learners to influence organizational culture and policy. With a duration of 300 minutes, it’s part of a four-course series, offering practical insights and awareness exercises to foster inclusive decision-making. Subscribe today to elevate your DE&I expertise and create a more equitable workplace.

Richard Anthony Baker, J.D., M.P.A, Ph.D.
Instructor

Richard Anthony Baker, J.D., M.P.A, Ph.D.