Best Practices For Inclusive Workspaces (Fall 2024) - Online Course

Best Practices For Inclusive Workspaces (Fall 2024) - Online Course

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Best Practices For Inclusive Workspaces

This course takes a deep dive into the background and need for inclusivity in history organizations through diversity and equity efforts. You’ll learn a road map for business development and implementation strategies. This course also discusses the corporate benefits and advantages of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and provides guidance on benchmark development to help you measure your success.

Course Highlights:

Organizational Change Management 

Authentic Leadership 

Strategic Leadership Development (mentorship, sponsorship, and succession planning)

Process Improvement 

Course Logistics

SESSION DATES:  August 26 - September 27, 2024

COST: $215 AASLH Members / $315 Nonmembers / 10% discount for STEPS participants with promo code found in the online STEPS Community or by emailing learn@aaslh.org

FORMAT: Online, Instructor-led, Weekly-paced course

LENGTH: 5 weeks

PARTICIPATION: Students should expect to spend approximately 5 hours per week on readings, video discussions text-based forum discussions, and assignments.

LIVE ZOOM DISCUSSIONS: We recommend downloading the Zoom mobile or desktop app for this course. 

  • A one-hour live Zoom discussion will be held biweekly
  • Final dates/times will be determined by the instructor at the start of the course
  • Zoom discussions are recorded in case a participant is unable to attend the live sessions

How to Register

Click here for instructions on how to register yourself or another user for this event. 

Cancellation/Refunds for onsite workshops must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the early-bird registration deadline date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between the early-bird deadline date and eight days prior to the workshop will be subject to a $55 processing/materials charge. No refunds will be given within seven days of the workshop date. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

Cancellations/Refunds for online professional development (webinars and online courses) must be submitted in writing via email to learn@aaslh.org or mail to 2021 21st Ave S., Suite 320 Nashville, TN 37212. Cancellations made prior to the start date for the online course or the day of the webinar will be given a full refund. No refund will be given after the start date for the online course or on/after the day of the webinar. Registrants may transfer their registration to another person. Registrations cannot be transferred between courses or course sessions. AASLH is not responsible for cancellations that were mailed or emailed but never received.

If you have any questions, please contact AASLH Professional Development staff at learn@aaslh.org or 615-320-3203.

Kellie C. Martin

Executive Director of Public Relations & Resource Development

South Suburban College

Dr. Kellie C. Martin is a Chicagoland Area native and is the mother of a soon-to-be 17-year-old global philanthropist. Kellie has earned a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Marketing Management, a Masters in Organizational Leadership coupled with certificates in Business Acumen and Performance Coaching from Lipscomb University, and her Doctorate in Business Administration from Trevecca Nazarene University. Additionally, she has obtained a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workplace certificate from the University of South Florida Muma School of Business. She is currently the Executive Director of Public Relations & Resource Development at South Suburban College. 

Dr. Martin has a passion for personal and professional development and growth and is a conduit for change within corporate settings. She is the visionary for The Think Tank, where she partnered with the athletic department at Fisk University to act as a thought partner with student-athletes to journey with them in developing methodologies for transitional thinking from adolescent thought processes into managed adult thinking. 

As an advocate for Black women and girls and mental health awareness and support, Kellie is also a member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Metropolitan Nashville Chapter and the Meharry Medical College Mental Health Advisory Board. Her mission is to assist in providing resources, educational tools, and support for those who desire to become their best selves personally and professionally. As well as help business education students increase the value of their degrees by promoting networking, career path development, and a realistic perspective of the American workforce.


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WEEK 1 - Introduction to Best Practices For Workplace Inclusion
Introduce Yourself
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Presentation: Week 1
Select the "View Presentation" button to begin.  |  60 minutes
Select the "View Presentation" button to begin.  |  60 minutes
Reading: How Diversity of Thought Can Fit into Your DEI Strategy
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Reading: Stop Undervaluing Exceptional Women
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Reading: When Great Minds Don't Think Alike
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Reading: How To Address Women Facing Ageism At Each And Every Stage
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Reading: Are Your Organization's DEI Efforts Superficial or Structural
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Assignment: Week 1
Graded as Pass/Fail
Graded as Pass/Fail
Journal Entry: Week 1
Graded as Pass/Fail
Graded as Pass/Fail
Week 2 - Organizational Health and Assessment
Zoom Meeting
09/04/2024 at 7:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes
09/04/2024 at 7:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes Passcode for Zoom Meeting is: 2RcLLC
Presentation: Week 2
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Select the "View Presentation" button to begin.  |  60 minutes
Reading: All Management Is Change Management
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Webinar: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business
Select the "View the Webinar" button to begin.  |  60 minutes
Select the "View the Webinar" button to begin.  |  60 minutes
Acknowledgement
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Agree to terms to continue.
Journal Entry: Week 2
Graded as Pass/Fail
Graded as Pass/Fail
Week 3 - Membership, Sponsorship, and Succession Planning
Presentation: Week 3
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Select the "View Presentation" button to begin.  |  60 minutes
Reading: Responsible Succession Planning: Ensuring Business Continuity and Nurturing Internal Leadership
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Reading: Authentic Mentorship: Game- Changer For CEOs, Companies, And Society
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Acknowledgement
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Agree to terms to continue.
Journal Entry: Week 3
Graded as Pass/Fail
Graded as Pass/Fail
Week 4 - Authentic Leadership
Presentation: Week 4
Select the "View Presentation" button to begin.  |  60 minutes
Select the "View Presentation" button to begin.  |  60 minutes
Reading: Authentic Leadership In The Modern Workplace: Tips For Building Collaborative, Productive & Positive Teams
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Reading: How to Lead: 6 Leadership Styles and Frameworks
Recorded 10/26/2023  |  60 minutes
Recorded 10/26/2023  |  60 minutes
Acknowledgement
Agree to terms to continue.
Agree to terms to continue.
Journal Entry: Week 4
Graded as Pass/Fail
Graded as Pass/Fail
Week 5 - Bridging Practices
Presentation: Week 5
Select the "View Presentation" button to begin.  |  60 minutes
Select the "View Presentation" button to begin.  |  60 minutes
Reading: Effective Employee Resource Groups are Key to Inclusion at Work. Here’s How to Get Them Right
Select the "View the Article" button to begin.  |  60 minutes
Select the "View the Article" button to begin.  |  60 minutes
Reading: What Are Employee Resource Groups?
Select the "View the Article" button to begin.  |  60 minutes
Select the "View the Article" button to begin.  |  60 minutes
Reading: Three Actions To Reap The Many Benefits Of Executive Coaching
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Acknowledgement
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Agree to terms to continue.
Assignment: Week 5
Graded as Pass/Fail
Graded as Pass/Fail
Journal Entry: Week 5
Graded as Pass/Fail
Graded as Pass/Fail
Wrapping Up
Final Presentation
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Select the "View Presentation" button to begin.  |  60 minutes
Final Assignment
Graded as Pass/Fail
Graded as Pass/Fail
Course Survey
13 Questions
13 Questions Please note the survey must be completed and a passing grade must be achieved before the Certificate of Completion is available.
Certificate of Completion
1 Small Museum Pro! Certificate Credit credit  |  Certificate available
1 Small Museum Pro! Certificate Credit credit  |  Certificate available Successful completion of this course (80% or higher) will earn one credit toward the Small Museum Pro! certificate from AASLH.