An environment of belonging is an inclusive one
Embracing diverse perspectives in and across an organization allows you to see the world of business in ways you might not see on your own, as well as solve complex problems and reach diverse communities. Focusing on inclusion in business requires intentionality, otherwise you risk failing your colleagues and consumers. In this certificate, you will clarify what inclusive leadership is by analyzing the role identity, unconscious bias, inclusive language, and allyship play in the workplace. Upon completion of the certificate you will be able to act on becoming a more inclusive leader through reflection and changed behavior.
Here's what you'll learn:
Explain the importance of inclusion in the workplace
Identify multiple actions and behaviors of an inclusive leader
Apply inclusive concepts to various situations
Reflect on personal areas of growth related to being an inclusive leader
Introduction to Inclusive Leadership
This course provides an introduction to inclusive leadership, including understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion, common terminology, and introductions to several DEI topics.
Understanding Identity
Belonging can be difficult when others don’t accept you, but it can be even harder when you don’t accept or understand yourself. For this reason, creating inclusive environments starts with the self-awareness to both know and accept your whole self.
Business not Bias
Our brains process a lot of information and creates unconscious biases that can often be seen in the way we engage with others. While we can’t eliminate our biases, we can learn how to recognize them and mitigate their impact on our relationships.
Reframing Respect
You might have experienced microaggressions, and you might have been the aggressor. These comments aren't so tiny, and they can be disrespectful. This course looks at microaggressions from a lens of understanding and empowerment to reframe respect.
Advocating for Allyship
Diversity should be celebrated for the different perspectives and value each person can bring, but not everyone is provided the same opportunities. This course covers allyship in terms of understanding its importance and what it looks like in action.
Inclusive Leadership Certificate Assessment
This course is the final assessment for the Inclusive Leadership Certificate. All other courses for the certificate's completion must be completed prior to this course.
Earn your Inclusive Leadership certificate
Complete all of the courses and earn your certificate
About the Certificate
Content Contributor
Amanda Belcher
Fraternity Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Amanda was initiated as a Brother to the Zeta Tau chapter in Fall 2008 and became president of her chapter the following year. She graduated from WKU in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies, a minor in Spanish (studied abroad in Costa Rica), and later earned a Master’s degree in Organizational Communication (presenting her research in two national conferences). Amanda has more than 14 years of experience in leadership and more specifically, Human Resources Leadership across multiple industries. Amanda is currently the Director of Human Resources for Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare. Her work has spanned across compensation practices, leadership development programs, organizational structure and design, retention strategies, internal communication, organizational culture, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies. She is a newly appointed volunteer for Alpha Kappa Psi, passionate about working with our teams to enhance the diversity, equity and inclusion of our organization.