About this course: Diversity is a fact. It is also paradoxical. We need to be capable of seeing and hearing differences in order to reap the benefits of diversity. But seeing and hearing differences hone our discriminating reflexes and can also lead to discrimination. If you take this MOOC, you will: 1. understand this paradox, 2. understand its dynamics, and 3. identify ways to manage it, so that you can better channel the diversity potential in the workplace for greater performance and innovation.
Who is this class for: This introductory course to diversity and inclusion is first and foremost for young professionals starting out their careers in any domain, but can be followed by anyone wishing to increase their awareness of diversity issues around the world and to develop inclusive attitudes and behaviors.
Created by: ESSEC Business School
Taught by: Junko Takagi, Teaching Professor
Management Department, Chair of Leadership & Diversity
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 2 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Hi Diversity!
Welcome to the start of your learning journey! In this module, you will start to familiarize yourself with diversity concepts and their relevance in the workplace. First, you will learn about why diversity and inclusion are important for firms, and about the h...
11 videos, 2 readings, 1 practice quiz
Graded: Evaluation quiz
WEEK 2
Categorization and Diversity Perceptions
Now that you have a solid understanding of diversity and inclusion concepts, this second leg of the learning journey is all about you within an increasingly diversified social context. This module introduces you to how cognitive processes such as social catego...
4 videos, 2 readings
Graded: Categorization and diversity perceptions
WEEK 3
Disrupting with Diversity
In the previous module, you honed in on your diversity reflexes by first understanding categorization processes, then applying them to your own experiences. In this module, you will go from the individual to the firm setting, and explore the diversity processe...
5 videos, 2 readings, 1 practice quiz
WEEK 4
Diversity and Inclusion around the World
Well done! You are almost there! In this final leg of your learning journey, you will travel to different countries around the world to find out what diversity and inclusion initiatives are being implemented, and to think about their impact. You will also hav...
5 videos, 4 readings
Graded: Write your own diversity case
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ESSEC Business School
For over a century, ESSEC has been developing a state-of-the-art educational program that gives the individual pride of place in its learning model, promoting the values of freedom, openness, innovation and responsibility. Preparing future managers to reconcile personal interests with collective responsibility, giving consideration to the common good in their decision-making, and weighing economic challenges against the social costs are some of the objectives ESSEC has set for itself. Its ultimate goal? To create a global world that has meaning for us all.
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JA
Excellent course! Thank you