Inclusion and Allyship in the Workplace

Inclusion and Allyship in the Workplace

Inclusion and allyship are two heavily linked concepts that are crucial elements to the success of individual workplaces and people. In this assignment you will watch two videos that explain important elements of inclusion and allyship to be aware of as you embark on your own career.  The hope is that this assignment will help you to reflect on your own understanding of your identity, how you seek to interact with others in the workplace, and to provide you with some beginning ideas as to how you can be a meaningful ally in the workplace.

Instructions

1. Sign into LinkedIn Learning through UMD at https://linkedinlearning.umd.edu/ Links to an external site.
2. Watch “Fundamentals of an Inclusive Mindset Links to an external site.” by Dereca Blackmon (4m 48s) on LinkedIn Learning (links to an external site)
3. Watch “How Allies Behave in the Workplace Links to an external site.” by Vernā Myers (3m 57s) on LinkedIn Learning (links to an external site)
4. Respond to a reflection question.

Evaluation 

To receive points for this assignment, submit your response to the following reflection question in the text box with approximately 250-300 words (equivalent to between about one full page double-spaced).

Reflect: After watching these videos and reflecting on your own identities, what does being an ally in the workplace mean to you? How do you think being an ally in the workplace could look for you?

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