Fundamentals of Diversity

Fundamentals of Diversity

This course is part of The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Specialization

Instructors: Celia De Anca

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand the meaning of demographic diversity across essentialized categories such as gender, race, culture, disability, and age
Identify the challenges associated with creating diverse work environments and how to manage such challenges
Develop a working knowledge of how organizations manage diversity and apply best practices to promote diversity and inclusion in one's own context

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There are 4 modules in this course

"The Fundamentals of Diversity" is the first course in IE University's specialization titled "The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging."

This course will provide learners with the basic tools to navigate diversity and diverse organizations. Throughout the course, learners will analyze how to promote diversity across demographic categories such as gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, culture, disability, and age. The course will support learners in identifying the challenges that may arise when striving to create diverse and inclusive workplaces, and ultimately empower learners to create solutions and policies to overcome those challenges. This course is designed for all: students and young professionals as well as older and senior professionals looking for a better understanding of diversity, inclusion, and the critical role these factors play in an organization.

In this module, we'll examine different types of diversity — demographic, experiential, and cognitive — and why they are essential in any organization. We'll also explore the roles that gender, culture, and disability play within diversity and how to manage these aspects of identity within organizations. Moreover, we'll analyze some vulnerabilities within certain categories of diversity.

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14 videos2 readings4 assignments

14 videosTotal 78 minutes

Welcome to the Journey of Diversity6 minutes
The Three Diversities that Shape Our Identity6 minutes
Self-Diagnostic Exercise: How I Move Across My Different Identities3 minutes
Demographic Diversities: The First Step in the Diversity Journey 3 minutes
Demographic Diversities: Societal Norms and Expectations 7 minutes
The Struggle of Minority Groups for Equal Representation3 minutes
Challenges of Managing Demographic Diversities: Conversation with Brendan Anglin9 minutes
Experiential Diversity: How Do We Choose Our Life Preferences? 4 minutes
Cognitive Diversity4 minutes
Diversity in Organizations: What is the Value? 3 minutes
Diversity at the Heart of the Sustainability Strategy of Any Organization: A Word from Isabela Alcazar 4 minutes
Challenges of Managing Diversity in Organizations7 minutes
Interview with Rohini Anand15 minutes
Conclusions to the Module3 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Course Description and Learning Objectives10 minutes
TED Talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The Danger of a Single Story10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 55 minutes

Test Your Knowledge from Module 120 minutes
Practice: Understanding Essentialized Categories10 minutes
Self-Diagnostic Exercise: How I Move Across My Different Identities10 minutes
Practice: Demographic, Experiential, and Cognitive Diversities15 minutes

In this module, we will discuss the concept of gender and gender roles in depth. We will also analyze key terms such as gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation and identify the main challenges LGBTI+ communities face in today's world.

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11 videos1 reading1 assignment2 plugins

11 videosTotal 64 minutes

Introduction to the Module: Understanding Gender 1 minute
Where Are We Coming From? Gender Roles and Expectations for Women and Men9 minutes
Where Are We Coming From? Gender Roles and Expectations for Women and Men - Part II3 minutes
Women and Men: The Road to Equality 1: Are Women Equally Represented? 4 minutes
Women and Men: The Road to Equality 2: Why Aren't Women Equally Represented?7 minutes
Exercise 1: The Gender Tension Gap2 minutes
Are Women Feminine and Men Masculine? Gender Attributes and Expressions11 minutes
Gender is More Than Women and Men: Non-Binary Identities7 minutes
Who Do I Have to Love?6 minutes
Interview with Borja Sainz de Aja10 minutes
Conclusions to the Module: Understanding Gender in Organizations4 minutes

1 readingTotal 15 minutes

The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Sustainable Development15 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes

Test Your Knowledge from Module 220 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 70 minutes

Optional Video: Judith Butler - “Why Bodies Matter”60 minutes
Paul B. Preciado - Fighting Gender Binarism10 minutes

In module 3, we'll explore how culture can impact our companies and the world around us. We will also discuss the origins of intercultural communication as well as the description of race, ethnicity, and racism.

What's included

11 videos4 readings1 assignment3 discussion prompts1 plugin

11 videosTotal 63 minutes

Introduction to the Module1 minute
So, What Are We Talking About? Definitions6 minutes
Mental Maps and Socialization5 minutes
Where Does Intercultural Communication Come From?7 minutes
The Advantages of Cultural Diversity for the Firm6 minutes
Perception and Culture7 minutes
Cultural Intelligence6 minutes
How We Can Make It Work Part 1: Language and Culture7 minutes
How We Can Make It Work Part 2: Thinking9 minutes
How We Can Make It Work Part 3: Conflict and Trust9 minutes
Conclusions to the Module1 minute

4 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Review of Key Definitions10 minutes
Optional Video: The Difference Between Being "Not Racist" and Antiracist10 minutes
The Culture Factor Group: Country Comparison Tool15 minutes
"More Than Words Can Say" - Cultural Misunderstandings and Our Bodies15 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes

Test Your Knowledge from Module 320 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 35 minutes

How to Use The Asch Experiment to Change People's Behavior15 minutes
Cultural Differences in Your Experience10 minutes
How Have We Been Shaped by Our Culture?10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

TED Talk by Julia Middleton - Cultural Intelligence: The Competitive Edge for Leaders15 minutes

In the last module of the course, we will discuss age in the context of diversity. We'll also focus on an exploration of how people with physical, intellectual, or sensory disabilities can have equal participation in society.

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12 videos5 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts

12 videosTotal 71 minutes

Introduction to the Module2 minutes
Diversity and Age: The Cycle of Life9 minutes
Aging: A Problem or a Business Opportunity?6 minutes
Challenges to Integrate Four Generations in the Organization10 minutes
Interview with Concepción Galdón: Intergenerational Cooperation7 minutes
The Alpha Generation: Our Future Hope 4 minutes
What Do We Mean by Disabilities? 7 minutes
The Challenges of People with Disabilities: A Long Road to Integration10 minutes
Disabilities Can Help Provide New Solutions to Human Problems3 minutes
Interview with Monserrat Homs: Best Practices from Organizations on Including People with Different Abilities7 minutes
Conclusions to the Module3 minutes
Conclusions to the Course3 minutes

5 readingsTotal 100 minutes

Optional Reading: Technology, Selfhood, and Physical Disability40 minutes
Optional Reading: Living Disability Theory: Reflections on Access, Research, and Design40 minutes
Visual Summary of the Course10 minutes
Share Your Feedback!5 minutes
Enroll in Course 2 of This Specialization5 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 65 minutes

Test Your Knowledge from Module 420 minutes
The Chief Diversity Officer45 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 40 minutes

TED Talk by Amy Oulton: Changing The Way We Talk About Disability20 minutes
TED Talk by Elise Roy: When We Design For Disability, We All Benefit20 minutes

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