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About the Course

Do you want to promote diversity and inclusion? This course will empower and equip you to develop inclusive cultures where everyone feels valued and respected. You will learn how highly inclusive leaders from around the world use processes of social influence to interact effectively with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds. You will deepen your understanding of the benefits of diversity. And, you will explore a wealth of perspectives and practices to help you to reap those benefits. This course is for current or aspiring leaders in ANY type of workplace, in ANY leadership role - a CEO of a corporation, a head of a department, a manager of a workgroup, a team leader, a chair of a committee, you name it! Course highlights include studying signature traits of inclusive leadership (based on global research), strengthening self-awareness, developing your communication skills, and improving your ability to help others feel a strong sense of belonging. Course content covers traditional and timely topics -- from listening, feedback, and collaboration, to privilege, implicit bias, microaggressions, and micro-affirmations. The instructor for this course is nationally recognized educator, leader, and public speaker, Dr. Brenda J. Allen (Communication Professor Emerita). Dr. Allen is a retired Chief Diversity Officer who offers highly-rated workshops, consultations, and presentations on topics such as inclusive leadership, racial equity, strategic planning, respect in the workplace, and diversity recruitment/retention practices. She has a proven ability for explaining complex and sensitive topics in non-threatening ways. She clearly explains concepts and offers compelling real-life examples - including her own experiences....

Top reviews

EM

Apr 23, 2021

Even though I am not a leader or have not been a leader, this course has contributed to me a lot. I am sure that I shall be able to use all the information I learned in this course, in my social life.

KQ

May 9, 2021

This was an excellent guiding self paced course with valuable information that Dr. Allen has provided for all of her students and I will apply the resources and information for my on the job working.

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By Abhishek M

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Apr 21, 2021

Amazing course and I truly loved the way of teachings by my instructor Dr Brenda J. Allen. Her own personal life time stories has added great values in the course, it has motivated me throughout the course. Thank you Dr Allen and thank you Coursera!

By Dr. A I

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May 16, 2021

Really an eye opener for all of us. Instructor has given a clear picture about all the facets and aspects of inclusive leadership. especially, six signature traits of inclusive leadership is really a new angle of leadership skills. Thanks a lot...

By Shipra B

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Apr 27, 2021

The Course instructor as made sincere efforts to truly make us understand the Power of Inclusive Leadership. I can now identify the happenings in the surrounding and relate to what I ave learnt.Tank you so much for enlightening and empowering me.

By Ross H

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Nov 24, 2021

Thank you! I really appreciated how well organized this course was through the inspiring modelling of Inclusive Leadership and Self Awareness of Dr. Allen through the thought provoking lessons and the enhancing extra reading articles and videos.

By Joseph N S J

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Aug 19, 2022

A very important part of the work place is diversity and to respect all aspects of life; the course is a eye opener to what's real in the work place that you may do on a regular and not know it with prejudices that offend may enthicities!

By Nancy K

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Jul 9, 2021

This course was a great eye opener for me.

It has helped me unravel a lot of things in the workplace that I had earlier assumed. All this is going to be practised at my workplace and in life.

Thank you so very much for the detailed course.

By Ingrid E N

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Sep 12, 2021

I am highly impressed by all the reading material and videos that support each module. Dr. Brenda J. Allen shows that while putting together the program, she conducted deep research to make it complete. I highly recommend this program.

By Aquilla W

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May 18, 2021

The course was very enlightening and informational. I would also like to compliment Professor Brenda Allen for her dedication to the course and subject. Thank you for being one of the brave ones, you are a phenomenal woman and speaker!

By Kailas T

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Dec 28, 2021

One of the best course out there on the topic. It does not only aware you with the topic but also paves your way for learning and provides you the framework to become an inclusive leader. Ms. Brinda is surely one of the finest teacher.

By Graciela D L A T M

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Apr 25, 2021

El curso me pareció muy bueno, creo que es un curso que todos tendrían que hacer ya que es realmente informativo y educativo para lograr cualidades de liderazgo en cada una de nuestras vidas. Gracias Brenda J, por este increíble curso.

By Baxter A

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May 3, 2021

I was WOW'd very thorough taught revealing many inputs. Find it ironic for this type of courts (inclusion - diversity) yet the default profile icon is a MAN I am a WOMAN, and it defaulted to MAN because my name is Baxter! Go figure

By Nguyen T K T

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Apr 7, 2023

Well-structured course, with detailed content, interesting instructions with many stories.

All definitions are clear and repeated many times to help you understand and remember easily.

Thank you for a good journey with this course.

By Izzat R

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May 26, 2021

I would like to express my gratitude to Coursera team for this course. I found this course useful which gave me an opportunity to enhance my leadership skills as well as I am sure it will enable me to get promotion in my career.

By Heather W

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Apr 14, 2023

If you are interested in Diversity then taking this class is a MUST! I loved it so much that I never wanted to stop going through the trainings. Brenda J. Allen is passionate and has a wealth of knowledge so take it in an grow!

By Oolong T

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May 17, 2021

Very informative and eye opening. The course will not only help you develop your skills as an inclusive leader, it also provides a lot of information which can help you build better relationships with people in the workplace.

By Emilia k

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Oct 25, 2023

Thank you to professor Brenda I Allen for such dedication and commitment and all what she brings to make a human being a better person as that is only one way to make this world a better one. Thank you professor . Emilia K.

By Bukola

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Oct 28, 2021

The best decision I ever made this year was to sign up for this course.

It opened my eyes to things I had no idea of on leadership, self management, communication and mostly my intrapersonal communications. Thank you Coursera

By chukwu v

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Jul 17, 2021

Taking this course have improved my leadership skills and insight on how to operate in a workplace. it has been so enlightening. im grteful to Cousera for this opportunity and Profeso Brendan for her painstaken commitment.

By ROHAN M

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May 15, 2021

Brenda J. Allen is a wonderful tutor. Initially, this course seemed very theoretical & boring to be frank, but as the course passed, it became very interesting with examples that I could seriously relate. Great experience!

By Sharyn H

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Apr 22, 2021

Really enjoyed this course - some great practical exams of the benefits of workplace diversity, and great examples of privilege and the impacts on non dominant groups. Great presenter. Would highly recommend this course

By Darryl C

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May 23, 2021

Dr. Allen is a very welcoming facilitator. She clearly explained the concepts and made the course enjoyable to complete. I appreciated the many additional reading materials and videos throughout the course. Well done!

By Ezequiel O

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May 6, 2021

This course is amazing! Instructor is very charimatic and concrete about the topics, the course is full of interesting material and helps us open our eyes about diversity and inclusion. It was really helpfull, loved it

By Ibrahim B

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Jun 1, 2021

this course is excellent and the professor is the best you have. She explained the material in a way that you have great understanding she is very focus patient by the material and all the relevant for the course.

By April Y

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Jun 18, 2021

This course provides a detailed discussion on the traits of inclusive leadership and why diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are important aspects all businesses and leaders need to consider and implement.

By Arif U H

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May 28, 2021

Really thought provking course. Helped me find my blinds spot and implicit biases I was not previously aware of. A MUST for executives and leaders who want to develop inclusive workplaces where everyone thrives.