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Fundamentals of Diversity
  • Level Professional
  • Duration 16 hours
  • Course by IE Business School
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About

In this course, we will arrive at the first port of our Diversity Inclusion and Belonging Journey, the Fundamentals of Diversity. The course will provide you with the basic tools to be able to navigate diversity. The course will bring you an understanding of the fundamental categories of diversity , and will particularly focus on demographic diversity including gender, ethnicity, race, disability, aging or physical appearance. it will also help you to identify the challenges posed by diversity, and finally you will gain a working knowledge of how to manage diversity in organizations and teams. This course is designed for all: students and young professionals, as well as older and senior professionals looking for a better understanding of what diversity is and the role it plays in the organization.

Modules

Introduction to the Course

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Welcome to the Journey of Diversity

3 Readings

  • Welcome to “Fundamentals of Diversity”
  • Get to Know the Academic Directors
  • Grading Policy

Diversity and Identity

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Self-Diagnostic Exercise: How I Move Across My Different Identities

2 Videos

  • The Three Diversities that Shape Our Identity
  • Self-Diagnostic Exercise: How I Move Across My Different Identities

Exploring the Three Types of Diversity: Demographic, Experiential, and Cognitive

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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6 Videos

  • Demographic Diversities: The First Step in the Diversity Journey
  • Demopgraphic Diversities: Societal Norms and Expectations
  • The Struggle of Minority Groups for Equal Representation
  • Challenges of Managing Demographic Diversities: Conversation with Brendan Anglin
  • Experiential Diversity: How Do We Choose Our Life Preferences?
  • Cognitive Diversity

1 Readings

  • The Three Diversities That Shape Our Identity

How Is Diversity Valuable For Today's Organizations?

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Plugin
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5 Videos

  • Diversity in Organizations: What is the Value?
  • Diversity at the Heart of the Sustainability Strategy of Any Organization: A Word from Isabela Alcazar
  • Challenges of Managing Diversity in Organizations
  • Interview with Rohini Anand
  • Conclusions to the Module

Put Your Knowledge Into Practice

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test Your Knowledge from Module 1

Introduction to Gender: The Road to Equality

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Personal Self-Identification Exercise: The Gender Tension Gap

6 Videos

  • Introduction to the Module: Understanding Gender
  • Where Are We Coming From? Gender Roles and Expectations for Women and Men
  • Where Are We Coming From? Gender Roles and Expectations for Women and Men - Part II
  • Women and Men: The Road to Equality 1: Are Women Equally Represented?
  • Women and Men: The Road to Equality 2: Why Aren't Women Equally Represented?
  • Exercise 1: The Gender Tension Gap

1 Readings

  • The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Sustainable Development

Gender Identification: Who Should We Love?

    • 5 Videos
    • 2 Plugin
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5 Videos

  • Are Women Feminine and Men Masculine? Gender Attributes and Expressions
  • Gender is More Than Women and Men: Non-Binary Identities
  • Who Do I Have to Love?
  • Interview with Borja Sainz de Aja
  • Conclusions to the Module: Understanding Gender in Organizations

Put Your Knowledge Into Practice

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test Your Knowledge from Module 2

Introduction to Intercultural Communication

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Introduction to the Module
  • So, What Are We Talking About? Definitions
  • Mental Maps and Socialization
  • Where Does Intercultural Communication Come From?

2 Readings

  • Optional Video: The Difference Between Being "Not Racist" and Antiracist
  • The Hofstede Insights

Cultural Diversity in Firms

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
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2 Discussions

  • How to Use The Asch Experiment to Change People's Behavior
  • Cultural Differences in Your Experience

3 Videos

  • The Advantages of Cultural Diversity for the Firm
  • Perception and Culture
  • Cultural Intelligence

How Can We Make It Work?

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • How Have We Been Shaped by Our Culture?

4 Videos

  • How We Can Make It Work Part 1: Language and Culture
  • How We Can Make It Work Part 2: Thinking
  • How We Can Make It Work Part 3: Conflict and Trust
  • Conclusions to the Module

2 Readings

  • "More Than Words Can Say"​ - Cultural Misunderstandings and Our Bodies
  • Navigating the Cultural Minefield by Erin Meyer

Put Your Knowledge Into Practice

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test Your Knowledge from Module 3

Introduction to the Module: Aging and Disabilities - A Problem or an Opportunity?

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Introduction to the Module
  • Diversity and Age: The Cycle of Life
  • Aging: A Problem or a Business Opportunity?

Integrating Intergenerational Values into Organizations

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Challenges to Integrate Four Generations in the Organization
  • Interview with Concepción Galdón: Intergenerational Cooperation
  • The Alpha Generation: Our Future Hope

1 Readings

  • Intergenerationality: An Innovation Opportunity for Business and Society

Disabilities and Diversity

    • 5 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • TED Talk by Amy Oulton: Changing The Way We Talk About Disability
  • TED Talk by Elise Roy: When We Design For Disability, We All Benefit

5 Videos

  • What Do We Mean by Disabilities?
  • The Challenges of People with Disabilities: A Long Road to Integration
  • Disabilities Can Help Provide New Solutions to Human Problems
  • Interview with Monserrat Homs: Best Practices from Organizations on Including People with Different Abilities
  • Conclusions to the Module

2 Readings

  • Optional Reading: Technology, Selfhood, and Physical Disability
  • Optional Reading: Living Disability Theory: Reflections on Access, Research, and Design

Put Your Knowledge Into Practice

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Test Your Knowledge from Module 4

Wrapping Up The Course: Final Assignment and Conclusions

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • The Chief Diversity Officer

1 Discussions

  • Final Reflection

1 Videos

  • Conclusions to the Course

3 Readings

  • Visual Summary of the Course
  • Share Your Feedback!
  • Enroll in Course 2 of This Specialization

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"Fundamentals of Diversity" by IE University, available on Coursera, equips learners with essential skills to navigate and promote diversity in organizations. Covering gender, ethnicity, race, disability, age, and physical appearance, it addresses challenges and management strategies. Ideal for students, young, and senior professionals, the course spans 960 minutes and offers Starter and Professional subscription options.

Celia De Anca
Instructors

Celia De Anca

Brendan Anglin
Instructors

Brendan Anglin