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Inclusivity 101

Inclusivity 101 is an introductory-level program based on highly relatable diversity, equity, and inclusion workplace scenarios. This program encourages awareness of unconscious bias and builds the critical thinking and relational skills needed to identify, challenge, and respond to identity-based bias and discrimination in the workplace. It features scenarios that explore race, indigeneity, disability and chronic illness, gender and sexual orientation, and religion. This program is a great choice for audiences new to Learning Snippets or to workplace belonging concepts.

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This program contains 1 hour of EDI Professionalism Content.

TOPIC: BELONGING
LEVEL: Introductory
Core Skills & Behaviours
  • Recognize and challenge unconscious bias: Reflect on personal biases and actively work to identify and address gaps in awareness.
  • Respond to bias and stereotyping: Address biased speech or behaviour in others constructively and directly.
  • Advocate for systemic change: Challenge discriminatory policies or practices and drive equitable changes within the organization.
  • Center others and build empathy: Focus on the needs of colleagues, actively listen, and relate with authentic empathy.
  • Navigate accountability productively: Respond constructively when actions are called out and focus on positive, continuous improvement.
Snippet Title Topic Covered

1

Good Samaritan’s Bad Day

Shows the impact of ableist biases and teaches learners to check their biases when interacting with people living with disabilities.

2

Land Acknowledgement

Discusses how thoughtful land acknowledgements can be a first step on the path to reconciliation with Indigenous communities. Highlights the dangers of token or symbolic inclusion.

3

The Catering Candidate

Demonstrates how racial bias is often rooted in our preference for what is familiar. Shows the learner how to identify bias in the ideas and opinions of colleagues during the hiring process.

4

The Domineering Manager

Shows how gender biases can lead to sexism in interactions with a client. Encourages the learner to respond when unchecked bias leads to discriminatory conduct, even in the face of a power imbalance.

5

Not Funny

Explores the subject of religious bias and workplace humour. Shows that impact is more important than intent when it comes to workplace jokes.

6

The Insensitive Client

Shows how to respond to bias and discrimination toward 2SLGBTQIA+ people at work and reinforces the importance of respectful pronoun usage.

7

Uncomfortable Coffee Run

Demonstrates how biases against parents can affect professional advancement. Focuses on using empathy as a way to point out bias in others.

8

Health Secrets

Demonstrates the impact of unconscious biases toward people who live with a medical condition, and helps the learner understand how accommodations can be an option in the workplace.

9

Misfired Motivation

Discusses the objectification of people living with a disability. Shows how to support someone who has been “called out” for harmful behaviour without absolving them.

10

Wiped Out

Explores the concept of microinvalidation when a colleague discloses neurodivergence. Recommends validating the person and asking what supports are needed, rather than minimizing the person’s experience.

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