Course Description
Designing an accessible workspace goes far beyond following legal requirements and regulations. It’s important for leaders of an organization to be proactive in creating an environment that is accessible to all and embraces the diversity of their workforce. Leaders can demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity by being receptive to the diverse voices in their organization, as well as by setting and enforcing policies that support inclusivity. When designing a workspace, leaders can embrace universal design to ensure the physical and digital workspace is accessible to everyone. They can also take steps to ensure the environment they create is one where all voices are heard and valued; in doing so, they can place an emphasis on unconscious bias training to avoid insensitivity and unfairness in both decision-making and interactions between colleagues.
In this course, we’ll discuss the value of inclusive leadership and management. We’ll discuss how you can create accessible workspaces so that every member of your staff can thrive in their physical and digital environment. We’ll also explore ways to promote diversity and inclusion beyond merely following compliance.
What You'll Learn
- Discover ways to promote diversity and inclusion that go beyond compliance and legal requirements
- Recognize the importance of universal design when creating physical and digital workspaces
- Explore how to create an environment that is inclusive and accessible to all members of staff
- Apply inclusive leadership and management practices that value diverse voices
- Use unconscious bias training to support fairer decision-making and colleague interactions
Key Takeaways
- Designing an accessible workspace goes beyond following legal requirements and regulations.
- Leaders can demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity by being receptive to diverse voices and by setting and enforcing policies that support inclusivity.
- Embracing universal design helps ensure both the physical and digital workspace is accessible to everyone.
- Emphasizing unconscious bias training helps avoid insensitivity and unfairness in decision-making and in interactions between colleagues.
- Inclusive leadership aims to create an environment where all voices are heard and valued so every staff member can thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for leaders and managers who want to be proactive in creating an inclusive, accessible work environment that embraces the diversity of their workforce.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers the value of inclusive leadership and management, creating accessible physical and digital workspaces, and promoting diversity and inclusion beyond merely following compliance.
What lessons are included?
The course includes Introduction, Inclusive Leadership and Management, Creating Accessible Workspaces, Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Beyond Compliance, and a Test Your Knowledge section.
What skills will I gain?
The course focuses on skills in diversity and inclusion, mitigating control, and visual workplaces.
How does this course approach accessibility?
It teaches how to embrace universal design so the physical and digital workspace is accessible to everyone, and how to create an environment where all voices are heard and valued.
Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Professional Development Credits (PDCs): 0.5
KnowledgeCity is approved by SHRM as a Recertification General Provider to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional development credits (PDCs). By taking the courses approved by SHRM, KnowledgeCity can award SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for HR knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
