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

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The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging SpecializationIE Business School

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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.

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The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Specialization

Intermediate Level

Non particular experience required, but an interest for diversity and corporate management.

Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

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Skills you will gain

Demographic diversity
Cognitive diversity
People Management
Human Resources (HR)
Experiential diversity

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 1 of 4 in the

The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Specialization

Intermediate Level

Non particular experience required, but an interest for diversity and corporate management.

Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

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Instructors

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Celia De Anca

Director of the Center for Diversity in Global Management at IE University

Diversity and Inclusion at IE University

1,075 Learners

1 Course

Brendan Anglin

Director at Fresh Ideas International Training and Coordinator at IE University and ICEX-CECO

1,075 Learners

1 Course

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IE Business School

IE Business School is an internationally recognized business school where the leaders of tomorrow shape their ideas and learn to become global citizens. For over 40 years, IE Business School has promoted innovation and change in organizations, equipping managers with an entrepreneurial mindset that generates employment, wealth, and social well-being.

Regularly featured among the top business schools in the world, IE Business School has an urban campus in Madrid and a faculty of more than 400 professors who teach students from approximately 90 countries in its undergraduate and master programs. IE uses innovative online, face-to-face, and blended learning formats, including the IE Communities Platform where knowledge and experiences are exchanged with over 50,000 IE graduates that currently hold management positions in more than 100 countries worldwide.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Introduction to Diversity: Who's With Me On This Journey?

3 hours to complete

14 videos (Total 78 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

14 videos

Welcome to the Journey of Diversity6mThe Three Diversities that Shape Our Identity5mSelf-Diagnostic Exercise: How I Move Across My Different Identities3mDemographic Diversities: The First Step in the Diversity Journey 3mDemopgraphic Diversities: Societal Norms and Expectations 6mThe Struggle of Minority Groups for Equal Representation2mChallenges of Managing Demographic Diversities: Conversation with Brendan Anglin8mExperiential Diversity: How Do We Choose Our Life Preferences? 4m Cognitive Diversity3mDiversity in Organizations: What is the Value? 3m**Diversity at the Sustainability Strategy of any Organization: With Isabela Alcazar 4mChallenges of Managing Diversity in Organizations7mInterview with Rohini Anand15mConclusions to the Module3m

4 readings

Welcome to “Fundamentals of Diversity”10mGet to Know the Academic Directors10mGrading Policy10mThe Three Diversities That Shape Our Identity20m

1 practice exercise

Test Your Knowledge from Module 120m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Understanding Gender

3 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 64 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

11 videos

Introduction to the Module: Understanding Gender 1mWhere Are We Coming From? Gender Roles and Expectations for Women and Men9mWhere Are We Coming From? Gender Roles and Expectations for Women and Men - Part II3mWomen and Men: The Road to Equality 1: Are Women Equally Represented? 4mWomen and Men: The Road to Equality 2: Why Aren't Women Equally Represented?6mExercise 1: The Gender Tension Gap1mAre Women Feminine and Men Masculine? Gender Attributes and Expressions11mGender is More Than Women and Men: Non-Binary Identities6m Who Do I Have to Love?5mInterview with Borja Sainz de Aja9mConclusions to the Module: Understanding Gender in Organizations3m

1 reading

The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Sustainable Development15m

1 practice exercise

Test Your Knowledge from Module 220m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Intercultural Communication

3 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 63 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

11 videos

Introduction to the Module1m So, What Are We Talking About? Definitions6mMental Maps and Socialization4mWhere Does Intercultural Communication Come From?6mThe Advantages of Cultural Diversity for the Firm5mPerception and Culture7mCultural Intelligence5mHow We Can Make It Work Part 1: Language and Culture6mHow We Can Make It Work Part 2: Thinking8mHow We Can Make It Work Part 3: Conflict and Trust9mConclusions to the Module58s

4 readings

Optional Video: The Difference Between Being "Not Racist" and Antiracist10mThe Hofstede Insights 15m"More Than Words Can Say" - Cultural Misunderstandings and Our Bodies15mNavigating the Cultural Minefield by Erin Meyer20m

1 practice exercise

Test Your Knowledge from Module 320m

Week4

Week 4

6 hours to complete

Age and Disability as Part of the Fundamentals of Diversity

6 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 71 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

12 videos

Introduction to the Module1mDiversity and Age: The Cycle of Life9mAging: A Problem or a Business Opportunity?6mChallenges to Integrate Four Generations in the Organization10mInterview with Concepción Galdón: Intergenerational Cooperation6mThe Alpha Generation: Our Future Hope 3mWhat Do We Mean by Disabilities? 6mThe Challenges of People with Disabilities: A Long Road to Integration10mDisabilities Can Help Provide New Solutions to Human Problems2mInterview with Monserrat Homs: Best Practices from Organizations on Including People with Different Abilities7mConclusions to the Module3mConclusions to the Course2m

4 readings

Intergenerationality: An Innovation Opportunity for Business and Society30mOptional Reading: Technology, Selfhood, and Physical Disability40mOptional Reading: Living Disability Theory: Reflections on Access, Research, and Design40mVisual Summary of the Course10m

1 practice exercise

Test Your Knowledge from Module 420m

About the The Journey to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Specialization

This Specialization aims to explore the different existing diversities, the basic demographic categories, such as: gender, race, disabilities, age, or sexual orientation as well as experiential and cognitive diversities.

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