Managing Diversity and Inclusion

About

Through engaging discussions, hands-on group projects, and real-world cases, you’ll gain the skills to manage diversity and inclusion in different settings and learn how to build stronger, more innovative teams.

This summer course provides an overview of the principles, practices, and challenges associated with managing diversity and inclusion within organisational settings. Throughout the course, you will engage with various aspects of diversity and inclusion, from foundational concepts to practical applications, and develop the skills necessary to foster an inclusive environment in various situations. Emphasis will also be placed on developing individual self-awareness for effectively navigating diversity and inclusion challenges, as well as critically reflecting on current organisational diversity and inclusion practices such as equal opportunity policies, diversity hiring strategies, and inclusive leadership programs.

This course unfolds through a dynamic mix of lectures and interactive activities, including group discussions and case studies. Participants are encouraged to apply theoretical insights in practical scenarios and develop their understanding and skills in managing diversity and inclusion in various contexts.

Course leader

Linyu Liu is a doctoral researcher at Aalto University School of Business with a rich academic background that spans several countries, including China, Germany, and Norway. She recently completed a visiting scholar position at Stanford University as part of the SCANCOR program. Her doctoral research delves into the complex interplay between talent management and diversity & inclusion across multiple organisational levels, spanning from corporate policy to employee experiences. Her fieldwork was conducted in the R&D centers of a Finnish engineering multinational corporation in both China and India, allowing her to shed light on these topics from a cross-cultural perspective.

Target group

This course does not require previous experience in the topic. Applicants to this course must have completed a high school or vocational degree or equivalent by the time the course starts. However, you do not have to be a degree student at a university to participate in our courses.

Additionally, all summer school course students must be 18 years or older, as it is the legal age in Finland.

Course aim

After the course, students will learn to: 

- Identify the key concepts and dimensions of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion and their significance in organisational contexts.
- Explore the historical and global development of diversity and inclusion practices and analyse their effectiveness and challenges within organisations.
- Recognise and mitigate biases and discrimination and understand the social construction of diversity categories across different cultures.
- Develop self-awareness for navigating diversity and inclusion issues and be able to reflect on diversity and inclusion practices critically.

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