Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations is the first course of a four-course series. This course introduces the core definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion and reasons why these efforts can often fail. We will also explore the elements for making the case for diversity and the concept of DE&I maturation where learners can assess their organization’s activities to determine where it may place on the DE&I continuum.



Defining Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations
This course is part of Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialization

Instructor: Richard Anthony Baker, J.D., M.P.A, Ph.D.
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Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations is the first course of a four-course series. This course introduces the core definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the reasons why these efforts can often fail. We will also explore the elements for making the case for diversity and the concept of DE&I maturation where learners can assess their organization’s activities to determine where it may place on the DE&I continuum.
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Reviewed on Feb 26, 2023
Excellent instructor. Course was well organized and the content was informative and easy to digest.
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2022
Excellent content - easy to understand and I love the project
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2022
Great source of realistic approach to DEI, this will assit me in building my action plans for organizations.
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