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Building Inclusive Workplaces: Adapting to Change, Embracing Diversity, and Fostering Inclusive Leadership (edX)

Building Inclusive Workplaces: Adapting to Change, Embracing Diversity, and Fostering Inclusive Leadership (edX)

Become a more inclusive leader in the ever-changing world of work with expert insights from UCT faculty. In an ever-evolving world, the nature of work is constantly changing, presenting opportunities and challenges for individuals and organizations alike. As society navigates these changes, it becomes essential to understand how these shifts impact workers in diverse ways. In this course you will explore the dynamic nature of work and be empowered to propose proactive strategies that foster inclusion and ensure that every individual can thrive in this dynamic landscape.

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You will be equipped with the knowledge and strategies necessary to navigate change, cultivate inclusive leadership, and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. You will also learn how to propose proactive strategies for fostering inclusion with the dynamic nature of work in mind. Furthermore, you will investigate ineffective diversity and inclusion plans, and create an effective diversity and inclusion strategy for your organization.
This course is part of the Leading Diversity and Inclusion at Work Professional Certificate.

What you'll learn

  • An understanding of the transformative events and influences that have shaped the modern workplace, considering the relationship between work, precarity, and diverse experiences of change.
  • Insight into the impact of social and environmental factors on the evolving nature of work, examining how these changes affect organizations and individuals.
  • In-depth knowledge of how to foster inclusive leadership in times of change by proposing proactive diversity and inclusion strategies that account for the dynamic nature of work.
  • Skills to assess the level of inclusive leadership within your company, and a practical toolkit comprising proximal and distal strategies for creating an inclusive team and organization.
  • Insight into the reasons behind the failure of workplace diversity and inclusion interventions, and the ability to provide recommendations to avoid such failures by leveraging inclusive leadership.
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