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Race, Racism, & Canada: Knowledge Burst

three colleagues - one white woman, one black woman, and one white man - meeting outside of an office building

Diversity is a reality of our workplaces today. We all bring our life experiences and backgrounds to our organizations, teams, and interpersonal interactions. Managers everywhere are realizing they have knowledge gaps about race and racism and skill gaps in how to connect and collaborate across differences. This introduction to race and racism through quality, curated resources will help managers remedy those gaps.

While exploring this Knowledge Burst at your own pace, you will learn:

  • What race and racism are and how they impact people and society.
  • The history of racism and Indigenous Peoples.
  • About headwinds, tailwinds, and fairness.
  • What emotional tax is and why it matters to you as a manager.

Start your journey of learning about race and racism in Canada, and gain a foundation of knowledge to build on.

 

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