Speak Up, Create Change & Thrive!
Welcome to our course on Managing Microaggressions at Work: Speak Up, Create Change and Thrive! Microaggressions can be subtle, but they can also be insidious, eroding morale and creating a hostile work environment. This course is designed to help you identify and address microaggressions in the workplace, building your capacity to create a more inclusive and supportive work environment for all.
What you’ll learn
- Understand microaggressions and their various forms. Recognize the impact of microaggressions on work performance, engagement, and well-being..
- Develop strategies to manage microaggressions in the workplace..
- Create an action plan to prevent and manage microaggressions, including building a supportive network..
- Use various strategies to advocate for a more inclusive and diverse work environment..
- Understand when and how to repair the damage caused by microaggressions..
- Understand how to recover after a microaggression..
- Use grace and forgiveness in the aftermath of microaggressions..
- Understand allyship and intersectionality and how they play into creating an inclusive workplace environment..
Course Content
- Introduction to Microaggression –> 4 lectures • 9min.
- Nuts and Bolts –> 5 lectures • 10min.
- Self and Situational Awareness –> 5 lectures • 14min.
- Mechanics of Managing Microaggressions –> 6 lectures • 14min.
- Repair, Recovery and Prevention –> 6 lectures • 17min.
- Conclusion –> 2 lectures • 4min.
Requirements
Welcome to our course on Managing Microaggressions at Work: Speak Up, Create Change and Thrive! Microaggressions can be subtle, but they can also be insidious, eroding morale and creating a hostile work environment. This course is designed to help you identify and address microaggressions in the workplace, building your capacity to create a more inclusive and supportive work environment for all.
In this course, you’ll learn how to recognize microaggressions and address them effectively, with practical strategies for creating a culture of mutual respect, understanding, and inclusivity. I’ll provide you with the tools and confidence needed to speak up assertively but respectfully, and to promote a positive workplace environment that supports the well-being and productivity of all team members. I’ll share how I have addressed microaggressions in the past, and what strategies work well and which ones don’t work so well. Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, you’ll gain the skills needed to create a more just and equitable workplace.
Join me and take the first step in building a more inclusive and supportive workplace culture. With the skills and strategies you’ll learn in this course, you’ll be equipped to manage microaggressions effectively, promote a culture of inclusivity, and thrive in your workplace.