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Course Description
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Course Name
Diversity at Work: Working Better by Working Together
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Host University
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
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Location
Milan, Italy
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Area of Study
Business Administration
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Language Level
Taught In English
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
COURSE DESCRIPTION“Whenever people listen to one another humbly and openly, their shared values and aspirations become all the more apparent. Diversity is no longer seen as a threat, but as a source of enrichment.” Pope Francis, Sri Lanka, January 13, 2015.Quoting from the Introduction of the 2022 Bloomsbury Business publication Belonging: The Key to Transforming and Maintaining Diversity, Inclusion and Equality at Work by Unerman, Jacob and Edwards, “Change is never ceasing, disruption is everywhere. The workplaces that will thrive are those who can combine the best talent to solve problems and drive growth. The only way to achieve this is to ensure that everyone with a contribution to make feels like they belong there.”
The course explores aspects of workplace performance from the perspective of diversity. The goal to borrow from the A11Y accessibility and inclusivity project is “not to be perfect by the end; the goal is to be better today.”
COURSE OBJECTIVES- Nurture a belief in our uniqueness
- Understand the impact of embracing diversity at work
- Explore elements of diversity, inclusion and equality
- Review characteristics of workplace performance
- Build a commitment to championing openness
COURSE CONTENT
- Definitions of diversity, inclusion and equality
- The development of diversity at work
- Diversity models and best practices
- Overcoming diversity challenges
- Aspects of performance at work: leadership, development, choices and presence
- Learning from other students: an example of successful diversity, inclusion and equality at work
Course Disclaimer
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