Harnessing Employee Talent: Motivating a Diverse Workforce

Harvard Extension School

MGMT E-4425

Section 1

CRN 26881

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This course offers a comprehensive examination of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within organizational contexts, focusing on practical strategies for fostering inclusive environments and driving positive change. Furthermore, this course provides working professionals with frameworks and tools to understand and leverage motivational factors in promoting inclusive workplaces. Through a blend of behavioral economics, psychology, and organizational theory, students examine how diverse perspectives and inclusive practices can enhance the effectiveness of incentive systems and drive value creation within organizations. Through case studies, interactive discussions, and practical exercises, students gain the knowledge and skills needed to foster inclusive environments, leverage diversity for organizational success, and design incentive systems that promote value creation while embracing the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Instructor Info

Samantha Nicole Smith, BA

Doctoral Candidate in Organizational Behavior, Harvard Business School


Meeting Info

Th 11:00am - 1:00pm (1/27 - 5/17)

Participation Option: Online Asynchronous or Online Synchronous

In online asynchronous courses, you are not required to attend class at a particular time. Instead you can complete the course work on your own schedule each week.

Deadlines

Last day to register: January 23, 2025

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students may attend at the scheduled meeting time or watch recorded sessions asynchronously. Recorded sessions are typically available within a few hours of the end of class and no later than the following business day.

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
26881 1 Online Asynchronous, Online Synchronous Samantha Smith Open Th 11:00am - 1:00pm
Jan 27 to May 17