Leadership and strategy

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations course explores the importance of DEI topics in today’s organizations. You'll learn what these concepts actually mean, how they shape workplace culture, and why they matter. We'll take a look at common practices, challenge old assumptions, and provide practical tips for creating a more inclusive environment. By the end of the course, you’ll have a better understanding of how embracing DEI can lead to a stronger, more successful organization.

Price

150€

Workload

1 ECTS

Type

Self-paced online

Languages

English

Purchase now for 150 €

Instructors

Saija Katila
Senior University Lecturer, Aalto University

Saija Katila Dr. Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) is an Adjunct Professor and a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Management Studies at Aalto University, School of Business.

Saija Katila has a Phd from the Helsinki School of Economics. She has been teaching gender, diversity, equity and inclusion related issues over ten years and she has over two decades of research experience in this broad field. Her research draws on practice-based theories of organizing and has paid special attention to constitution of inequalities in in academic, entrepreneurial, leadership or spatial practices. She has further acted as co-direction of the Master’s programme in People Management and Organizational Development.
Kristiina Lahdenranta
Associate Professor, LUT School of Business

Kristiina’s research focuses on social influence. She has a doctoral degree in marketing. Her doctoral research focused on how individuals process social information during decision-making in a high-involvement service context. In her current line of research, she examines how individuals react to secrets at work and investigates the psychological effects of secrecy from an outsider’s perspective. Kristiina has experience teaching research methods, social influence, and various topics on organizational behavior.
Marjo-Riitta Diehl, Associate Professor, Aalto University
Marjo-Riitta Diehl is an Associate Professor of Management and Organization at Aalto University School of Business in Finland. Marjo-Riitta’ research focuses on issues of organizational justice and fairness at work as well as women’s careers. At Aalto University School of Business, she leads the MSc Programme on People Management and Organizational Development.

Previously, Marjo-Riitta served as Vice Dean of Research and Professor at EBS Business School in Germany, and worked as a researcher at the Finnish Institute of Occupation Health and an advisor at the International Labor Office (Switzerland). She received her PhD at the London School of Economics and Political Science (UK) in 2006 where she also held the Blackwell Teaching Fellowship for several years.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, you will:

understand the complexity of diversity and its’ management.
identify key biases at play when trying to manage diversity and inclusion.
know the difference between diversity management and inclusion and can argue for their importance at work.
be able to reflect on your own biases and behavior and understand your role in the production of inclusion/exclusion.

Course Structure

The online course consists of short lecture videos and reading materials, reflection tasks, and other assignments, such as quizzes. You can complete the course flexibly at your own pace from anywhere in the world. The estimated study time of the course is 27 hours, and you will have access to the course materials for eight weeks.

The course is divided into seven modules, each focusing on a specific topic:

Module 1: Diversity
Module 2: Diversity Management and Inclusion
Module 3: The Importance of DEI
Module 4: Unconscious Bias
Module 5: Privilege, Allyship, and Diversity Champions
Module 6: DEI Challenges
Module 7: Practitioner Views on Developing DEI

For

This course is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of diversity and inclusion within organizations. No prior experience is needed, making this course accessible to professionals across all sectors who are keen on building a more inclusive workplace.

It’s especially beneficial for:

Professionals in business management, HR, and organizational development looking to broaden their knowledge of diversity.
Leaders eager to create inclusive cultures in their teams.
Individuals who want to grow personally and understand their part in supporting diversity and inclusion.

Leadership and strategy

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations

Price

150€

Workload

1 ECTS

Type

Self-paced online

Languages

English

Purchase now for 150 €

Instructors

Saija Katila
Senior University Lecturer, Aalto University

Saija Katila Dr. Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) is an Adjunct Professor and a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Management Studies at Aalto University, School of Business.

Saija Katila has a Phd from the Helsinki School of Economics. She has been teaching gender, diversity, equity and inclusion related issues over ten years and she has over two decades of research experience in this broad field. Her research draws on practice-based theories of organizing and has paid special attention to constitution of inequalities in in academic, entrepreneurial, leadership or spatial practices. She has further acted as co-direction of the Master’s programme in People Management and Organizational Development.
Kristiina Lahdenranta
Associate Professor, LUT School of Business

Kristiina’s research focuses on social influence. She has a doctoral degree in marketing. Her doctoral research focused on how individuals process social information during decision-making in a high-involvement service context. In her current line of research, she examines how individuals react to secrets at work and investigates the psychological effects of secrecy from an outsider’s perspective. Kristiina has experience teaching research methods, social influence, and various topics on organizational behavior.
Marjo-Riitta Diehl, Associate Professor, Aalto University
Marjo-Riitta Diehl is an Associate Professor of Management and Organization at Aalto University School of Business in Finland. Marjo-Riitta’ research focuses on issues of organizational justice and fairness at work as well as women’s careers. At Aalto University School of Business, she leads the MSc Programme on People Management and Organizational Development.

Previously, Marjo-Riitta served as Vice Dean of Research and Professor at EBS Business School in Germany, and worked as a researcher at the Finnish Institute of Occupation Health and an advisor at the International Labor Office (Switzerland). She received her PhD at the London School of Economics and Political Science (UK) in 2006 where she also held the Blackwell Teaching Fellowship for several years.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, you will:

understand the complexity of diversity and its’ management.
identify key biases at play when trying to manage diversity and inclusion.
know the difference between diversity management and inclusion and can argue for their importance at work.
be able to reflect on your own biases and behavior and understand your role in the production of inclusion/exclusion.

Course Structure

The course is divided into seven modules, each focusing on a specific topic:

Module 1: Diversity
Module 2: Diversity Management and Inclusion
Module 3: The Importance of DEI
Module 4: Unconscious Bias
Module 5: Privilege, Allyship, and Diversity Champions
Module 6: DEI Challenges
Module 7: Practitioner Views on Developing DEI

For

It’s especially beneficial for:

Professionals in business management, HR, and organizational development looking to broaden their knowledge of diversity.
Leaders eager to create inclusive cultures in their teams.
Individuals who want to grow personally and understand their part in supporting diversity and inclusion.