Why this course?

Description

Short intro 

This course will enable you to:

• understand what microaggressions are
• identify them in the workplace
• have tools in your toolkit to respond to them in the workplace

 

Who’s it for? 

• Team leaders or people managers looking to shift the accepted language and behaviour in their areas 
• Individuals wanting to understand more about microaggressions, their impact on individuals and culture in the workplace and how to respond effectively to drive change and be an ally

 

What you’ll learn 

• What microaggressions are and the different sub-types 
• The cumulative effect of microaggressions in the workplace 
• ‘In-Groups’ and ‘Out-Groups’ within organizations 
• Identifying microaggressions and the major themes they fall under 
• Key communication models 
• Various scenarios and examples with best practices in responding to a microaggression as a recipient and an observer 
• What if you are the microaggressor? 
• The importance of microvalidations in the workplace 

 

Agenda 

• A series of online videos working through key concepts
• Downloadable worksheet with prompts, resources and best practices 
• Course Completion Certificate