Inclusive Mindset
53mBeginner2022-11-28
Authors

Dereca Blackmon
CEO of Inclusion Design Group
Course details
Creating an inclusive environment is by no means a passive act. It’s a deliberately cultivated, highly complex skill set that can be learned over time with the right kind of mindset—and the right guiding principles: humility, bravery, and dedication. Join instructor Dereca Blackmon to find out why inclusive communicators are better able to recruit and retain talent, navigate crisis and conflict, and develop higher levels of executive buy-in—in practically any work environment.
Skills covered
Workplace EquityInclusive LeadershipDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Leadership and ManagementDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Brave, humble, and dedicated - Building an inclusive mindset
- 02 - My personal journey to an inclusive mindset
1. Brave Principles
- 03 - Constructive discomfort
- 04 - Acknowledging that everyone has privilege
- 05 - How power impacts your DEI lens
2. Brave Practices
- 06 - Deciding when and where to challenge bias
- 07 - Calling in vs. calling out
- 08 - How to take care of yourself while practicing DEI
3. Humble Principles
- 09 - Cultural humility
- 10 - Microaggressions and personal responsibility
- 11 - Separating intention from impact
4. Humble Practices
- 12 - Pursue your education
- 13 - LEARN what to do when you make a mistake
5. Dedicated Principles
- 14 - The dance of DIBE
- 15 - The allyship continuum
6. Dedicated Practices
- 16 - Advocate for systemic change
- 17 - Evaluate systems for equity
Conclusion
- 18 - Stepping into your inclusive mindset journey