Course Description 

In this course, students will be introduced to best business practices for inclusive workplaces. This takes a deep dive into the background and need for inclusivity through diversity and equitable efforts, road map for business development, and implementation strategies.This course will also discuss the corporate benefits and advantages of DEI programs and initiates and assist with benchmark development for success metrics.

Online self-paced, broken into sections expected to be done over 5 weeks approximately 7-8 hours of work per week. While the course is self-paced, we have broken the learning down into 5 modules. Each module will contain a brief introductory presentation, readings and/or videos, journal entries, assignments and a video presentation. You will only be graded on the assignments and presentation, but you will have unlimited attempts to pass them. The course focuses more on an introspective dive into leadership and how the students can develop as leaders.

Course Outline

● Module 1: Introduction to Best Practices For Workplace Inclusion

● Module 2: Organizational Health & Assessments

● Module 3: Mentorship, Sponsorship, & Succession Planning

● Module 4: Authentic Leadership

● Module 5: Bridging Practices

● Module 6: Presentations

Details

SESSION DATES: January 13 - February 16, 2025

COST: $215 AASLH Members / $315 Nonmembers / 10% discount for STEPS participants with promo code found in the online STEPS Community

OPEN REGISTRATION:  August 20, 2024 – January 6, 2025; 30 participant limit. Courses typically fill up before the registration deadline, so register early.

Course Logistics

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

LENGTH: 5 weeks

PARTICIPATION: Students should expect to spend approximately 5-7 hours per week on brief introductory presentations, readings and/or videos, journal entries, assignments and a video presentation.

TECHNOLOGY: Participants will need access to internet and a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet to participate in this course.

Learning Outcomes

● Organizational Change Management

● Authentic Leadership

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

● Process Improvement

How to Register

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

How to Register 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.