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You can find numerous organizations that say they practice diversity, equity, and inclusion. But what does it actually mean to experience and practice inclusion at work? And what role do leaders play in advancing inclusion for their teams, customers, and community? In this discussion, we’ll delve into real-world case studies and organizational research to help us understand what inclusive leadership means for companies today.

Joining us from Cornell University’s ILR School is Dr. Courtney L. McCluney, the Academic Director for Workplace Inclusion and Diversity Programs. Dr. McCluney will discuss her latest research findings and share insights on creating more inclusion for marginalized and underrepresented employees. For those watching, you will discover how to practice inclusion in your everyday work and create inclusive cultures in organizations.

RESOURCES / NEXT STEPS
DEI: Building a Diverse Workforce certificate

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion certificate

DEI: Dialogue for Change certificate

What You'll Learn

How the definitions of diversity and inclusion are evolving
Ways to practice inclusion at every level of an organization
Strategies for fostering a culture of inclusion
How creating a inclusive workplace can help organizations perform

Speaker

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Courtney L. McCluney

Academic Director for Workplace Inclusion and Diversity Programs

Cornell ILR School

Bio
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Academic Director for Workplace Inclusion and Diversity Programs, ILR School, Cornell University

Before becoming the Academic Director for Workplace Inclusion and Diversity Programs, Courtney L. McCluney was an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior in the ILR School at Cornell University. Dr. McCluney’s research examines how practices and norms in organizational contexts shape marginalized groups’ experiences and perpetuate inequitable structures. Before completing a postdoctoral fellowship in the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, she earned her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Michigan and B.A. in Psychology and Interpersonal/Organizational Communications at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she was a Ronald E. McNair Scholar. Dr. McCluney has published numerous articles and book chapters in academic and practitioner outlets on diversity, inclusion, race, and gender at work. Prior to her academic career, she completed a research fellowship at Catalyst, Inc., and an AmeriCorps social impact fellowship in Boston, MA. Dr. McCluney is a first-generation college graduate from High Point, NC.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Building a Diverse Workforce

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