- Level Foundation
- Duration 24 hours
- Course by The University of Notre Dame
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Geared toward working professionals in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, Leadership for an Increasingly Diverse World, takes leaders from being passively engaged to being actively engaged in the fight for diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice. To lead effectively in the 21st century workplace and beyond requires cultivating a more connected, more diverse, more inclusive, and more globally reflective organizational culture. This course will help leaders embody a diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice mindset so that they can adapt and respond to a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse, and globally connected world.Modules
Course Introduction
1
Videos
- Welcome to the Course!
6
Readings
- Welcome
- Course Overview and Requirements
- Meet Your Instructor
- Netiquette
- Optional Learning Activity: Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice Journal
- Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community!
Lesson 1.1 | The “Aha!” Diversity Moments and You
2
Assignment
- Diversity Week Pre-Assessment Reflection
- Lesson 1.1
1
Videos
- Introduction to the “Aha!” Diversity Moments and You/What Leaders With a Diversity Mindset Bring to the World
2
Readings
- Introduction to The “Aha!” Diversity Moments and You
- Expert Insights in Diversity
Lesson 1.2 | The Roadmap to Diversity
1
Assignment
- Lesson 1.2 - The Identity Circle Self-Assessment
1
Videos
- The Roadmap to Personal and Professional Diversity
3
Readings
- Introduction to the Roadmap to Diversity
- Expert Insights in Diversity
- Optional Learning Activity: Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice Journal
Lesson 1.3 | Diversity: Going From the Personal to the Professional
1
Assignment
- Lesson 1.3
1
Videos
- The Influence of Personal Identity on Professional Identity, Behavior, Policy, and Procedure
3
Readings
- Introduction to Diversity: Going From the Personal to the Professional
- Expert Insights in Diversity
- Optional Learning Activity: Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice Journal
Lesson 1.4 | Summary of Discovering Yourself as a Diverse Leader
3
Assignment
- Lesson 1.4
- Lesson 1.4 Personal/Professional Diversity Audit
- Diversity Week Post-Assessment Reflection
1
Videos
- Recap of Discovering Yourself as a Diverse Leader
4
Readings
- Week 1 Summary
- Expert Insights in Diversity
- Optional Learning Activity: Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice Journal
- Week 1: Next Steps
Lesson 2.1 | What Inclusive Leadership Looks Like
2
Assignment
- Inclusion Week Pre-Assessment Reflection
- Lesson 2.1
1
Videos
- Introduction to Discovering Yourself as an Inclusive Leader/Thinking Through What Inclusion Looks Like
3
Readings
- Introduction to What Inclusive Leadership Looks Like
- Expert Insights in Inclusion
- Optional Learning Activity: Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice Journal
Lesson 2.2 | The Essential Qualities That Distinguish Inclusive Leaders
1
Assignment
- Lesson 2.2
1
Videos
- The Essential Qualities That Distinguish Inclusive Leaders
3
Readings
- Introduction to the Essential Qualities That Distinguish Inclusive Leaders
- Expert Insights in Inclusion
- Optional Learning Activity: Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice Journal
Lesson 2.3 | Embodying the Qualities of an Inclusive Leader
1
Assignment
- Lesson 2.3
1
Videos
- How to Embody the Qualities of an Inclusive Leader
3
Readings
- Introduction to Embodying the Qualities of an Inclusive Leader
- Expert Insights in Inclusion
- Optional Learning Activity: Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice Journal
Lesson 2.4 | Summary of Discovering Yourself as an Inclusive Leader
3
Assignment
- Lesson 2.4
- Lesson 2.4 Inclusion Week Audit
- Inclusion Week Post-Assessment Reflection
1
Videos
- Recap of Discovering Yourself as an Inclusive Leader
4
Readings
- Week 2 Summary
- Expert Insights in Inclusion
- Optional Learning Activity: Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice Journal
- Week 2: Next Steps
Lesson 3.1 | What Equity Leadership Looks Like
2
Assignment
- Equity Week Pre-Assessment Reflection
- Lesson 3.1
1
Videos
- Introduction to Discovering Yourself as an Equity Leader/Thinking Through What Equity Looks Like
3
Readings
- Introduction to Discovering Yourself as an Equity Leader
- Expert Insights in Equity
- Optional Learning Activity: Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice Journal
Lesson 3.2 | The Essential Qualities That Distinguish Equity Leaders
1
Assignment
- Lesson 3.2
1
Videos
- Essential Practices for Equity Leadership
3
Readings
- Introduction to Essential Qualities That Distinguish Equity Leaders
- Expert Insights in Equity
- Optional Learning Activity: Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice Journal
Lesson 3.3 | Equity Leadership in Practice
1
Assignment
- Lesson 3.3
1
Videos
- How to Implement the Practices of Equity Leadership
3
Readings
- Introduction to Equity Leadership in Practice
- Expert Insights in Equity
- Optional Learning Activity: Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice Journal
Lesson 3.4 | Summary of Discovering Yourself as an Equitable Leader
3
Assignment
- Lesson 3.4
- Lesson 3.4 Equity Week Audit
- Equity Week Post-Assessment Reflection
1
Videos
- Recap of Discovering Yourself as an Equitable Leader
4
Readings
- Week 3 Summary
- Expert Insights in Equity
- Optional Learning Activity: Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice Journal
- Week 3: Next Steps
Lesson 4.1 | The Roadmap to Justice-Seeking Leadership
2
Assignment
- Justice Week Pre-Assessment Reflection
- Lesson 4.1
1
Videos
- Introduction to the Roadmap to Justice-Seeking Leadership/Reviewing the Roadmap to Justice-Seeking Leadership
3
Readings
- Introduction to the Roadmap to Justice-Seeking Leadership
- Expert Insights in Justice
- Optional Learning Activity: Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice Journal
Lesson 4.2 | Getting to Know Justice-Seeking Leaders
1
Assignment
- Lesson 4.2
1
Videos
- What Does a Justice-Seeking Leader Look Like?
3
Readings
- Introduction to Getting to Know Justice-Seeking Leaders
- Expert Insights in Justice
- Optional Learning Activity: Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice Journal
Lesson 4.3 | Justice in Organizational Settings
1
Assignment
- Lesson 4.3 Reflection
1
Videos
- How to Critique Justice in Organizational Settings
3
Readings
- Introduction to Justice-Seeking Leadership in Organizational Settings
- Expert Insights in Justice
- Optional Learning Activity: Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice Journal
Lesson 4.4 | Summary of Becoming a Justice-Seeking Leader
3
Assignment
- Lesson 4.4
- Lesson 4.4 Justice Week Audit
- Justice Week Post-Assessment Reflection
2
Videos
- Recap of Discovering Yourself as a Justice-Seeking Leader
- Conclusion and Wrap-up
3
Readings
- Week 4 Summary
- Optional Learning Activity: Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice Journal
- Next Steps
Auto Summary
"Leadership for an Increasingly Diverse World" is a foundational course designed for corporate and nonprofit professionals. Led by Coursera, it focuses on cultivating diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice in the workplace. Over 1440 minutes, learners will develop skills to lead effectively in a globally connected world. Subscription options include Starter and Professional plans. Ideal for those aiming to foster a more inclusive organizational culture in the 21st century.

Angela Logan