Building an Anti-Racist Workplace - Virtual
Creating a safe and inclusive environment
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About the program
In recent years, organizations renewed their commitment to inclusive workplaces and CEOs have pledged to do better. Many organizations reproduce and reinforce institutional and systemic racism to the injury of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour. Employers have the potential to be transformational and do better. This program prepares organizational members (from leaders to managers to team members) on understanding biases and racism, and how to have difficult conversations, including how to introduce sensitive topics, handle difficult questions, and more.
In this program you will learn to:
- Understand, manage, and lead diverse employees and teams
- Appreciate of the roles of senior leaders in creating diverse and inclusive workplaces
- Articulate a vision and action plan for developing an inclusive organization
- Introduce sensitive topics with compassion and empathy
- Handle difficult questions
Dynamic virtual classroom
Participate in the program from anywhere. Our online learning platform combines live, interactive video instruction with breakout sessions, panel discussions, and expert Q&A.
Who should attend
All levels of leaders and managers, Board members, and professionals from all sectors, industries, functional areas, and organizations. Everyone can make an important contribution to a safe and inclusive work environment.
Discounts Available
Registered Charities
Queen’s Executive Education is pleased to offer a limited number of discounted seats in every program to employees of Canadian registered charities. Check your eligibility to receive a registered charity discount
Volume Discounts
Queen’s Executive Education is pleased to offer a 15% discount for organizations that pre-pay for five or more seats on any of our programs within a 12-month period. Check your eligibility to receive a volume discount
A Recognized Symbol of Excellence
Participants who complete the program earn the Building an Anti-Racist Workplace - Virtual digital badge credential.
Personal Benefits
- Develop and enhance your skills to understand, lead, and manage an increasingly diverse workforce
- Learn how to handle difficult conversations with compassion and empathy
- Learn how to introduce sensitive topics appropriately
Organizational Benefits
- Managers and leaders who understand how to have difficult conversations with their teams and with the greater organization
- Employees and leaders who appreciate the importance of anti-racism and allyship
- Leaders and managers who understand that small, sometimes everyday behaviours in the workplace have a large impact
Program content
Over the course of two 3-hour virtual modules, we will explore the following concepts:
- How to identify stereotypes and biases
- Anti-racism and allyship
- Privilege and intersectionality
- Developing a safe space - for what and for whom
- The paradox of inclusion
Dynamic Virtual Classroom
Participate in the program from anywhere. Our online learning platform combines live, interactive video instruction with breakout sessions, panel discussions, and expert Q&A.
Our learning platform is fully encrypted, allowing you to connect securely from home, office or anywhere in between.
Virtual programs are designed to fit within your schedule, allowing you to learn new skills and immediately put them to work.
Please note: Our Executive Education Virtual Classroom leverages Zoom for content delivery and participation collaboration. Please consult with your IT administrator if you have any concerns about platform access or setup requirements.Session Leaders
Session leaders include senior professors from Smith School of Business and knowledgeable experts from industry. These outstanding teachers are constantly in touch with today's business world through real-world business experience, Board memberships and their own consulting practices.
Eddy is a Professor of Equity and Inclusion in Business at Smith. His research focuses on managing diversity for organizational competitiveness, the future of work, and managing across generations. He has edited and published 6 books and more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. In a recent Stanford study, he is identified in the top 2% of the most cited scientists in Economics & Business. He has been featured in popular media outlets in Canada and the U.S. such as the CBC, the Globe and Mail, the Financial Post, BBC Worklife, NPR, Vox, and the Wall Street Journal. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
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