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Building Diverse, Inclusive, and Safe Workplaces Specialization

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Building Diverse, Inclusive, and Safe Workplaces Specialization

Foster Inclusive Work Cultures. Master DEIB strategies for inclusive environments.

Catherine Mattice
Starweaver
Gonzalo Solórzano

Instructors: Catherine Mattice

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply DEIB strategies to foster inclusivity by managing multicultural teams, mitigating bias, and enhancing workplace communication.

  • Evaluate workplace culture using psychological safety frameworks to address bullying and create an inclusive, empowered environment.

  • Design and execute DEIB initiatives using bias disruption methods and strategies to sustain psychological safety and inclusion.

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Specialization - 6 course series

What you'll learn

  • Explain the significance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

  • Identify Implement strategies to mitigate the impact of common types of unconscious bias.

  • Apply cultural competence to effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

  • Apply inclusive leadership practices and measure its impact on the workplace culture.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Intercultural Competence
Category: Cultural Sensitivity
Category: Empowerment
Category: People Management
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Team Building
Category: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Category: Diversity Training
Category: Diversity Awareness

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Intercultural Competence
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Category: Diversity Awareness
Category: Empowerment
Category: Communication
Category: Advocacy
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Overcoming Objections

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Active Listening
Category: Empathy
Category: Communication
Category: Personal Development
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Professionalism
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Social Skills
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Self-Awareness

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Diversity Awareness
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Culture
Category: Decision Making
Category: Empathy
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Personal Attributes
Psychological Safety

Psychological Safety

Course 53 hours

What you'll learn

  • Identify and foster psychological safety in groups, understanding its impact and overcoming challenges.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Empowerment
Category: Resilience
Category: Empathy
Category: Personal Development
Category: Overcoming Obstacles
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Diversity Awareness
Category: Collaboration
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Compassion
Category: Trustworthiness
Category: Innovation
Category: Courage
Category: Active Listening
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Teamwork
Category: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

What you'll learn

  • Identify different forms of bullying and harassment in the workplace and understand their factors.

  • Equip learners with strategies to foster a positive workplace culture.

  • Assist managers and supervisors in recognizing the critical significance of proactively preventing and addressing workplace bullying and harassment.

  • Recognize and report workplace bullying and harassment incidents.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Communication
Category: Staff Management
Category: Advocacy
Category: Professionalism
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Investigation
Category: Safety Culture
Category: Business Leadership
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Occupational Safety And Health
Category: Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Category: Employee Engagement
Category: Professional Development
Category: Stress Management
Category: Social Skills
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Empathy

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Instructors

Catherine Mattice
Coursera Instructor Network
3 Courses4,327 learners
Starweaver
Coursera Instructor Network
411 Courses757,275 learners
Gonzalo Solórzano
Coursera Instructor Network
3 Courses4,614 learners

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