Who is this course for?

anyone on a journey to become an anti-racist inclusive leader

  • board of directors, board of trustees

  • c-suite, executive leadership

  • leadership teams

  • DEI practitioners, committees, champions, allies, accomplices

  • managers, faculty, senior staff

  • all employees and staff

Course Description

This DEI and Anti-Racism training will teach you and your organization how bring your DEI knowledge to life. It covers topics from “how to avoid microaggressions” to "how to prioritize impact over intent in your apologies" to “how to practice everyday anti-racism and inclusion.”

This 22-video lesson journey contains a total of ~3 hours of engaging instruction, ~4 hours of interactive “do the work” and "think it through" scenarios and assignments, tracking and measuring tools, and assessments to check understanding. [22 Video Lessons; Course Duration ~6 ½ hours]

Earn a Certificate of Completion

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you’ll have the awareness, competency, tools, and confidence to model the everyday habits of anti-racist inclusive leadership.

  • Be equipped to better assess DEI recommendations, make better DEI related decisions, and make fewer DEI blunders

  • Apply strategies to combat microaggressions and foster inclusion and belonging

  • Respond to and leverage situations involving equity, anti-racism, and privilege

  • Be equipped for a 90-day period in which to practice anti-racist inclusive leadership in the workplace and beyond

Course Curriculum

    1. A Few Things to Know Before You Get Started

    2. A Welcome Message from Your Instructor and “Guide” (11:24)

    3. M1L0 Quick Takes Warm-Up (~1:30)

    4. M1L0 Do The Work (~3:00)

    5. Ready, Set, Get Ready… (~10:00)

    1. LESSON 1: Recognizing “It.” Preventing “It.” Interrupting “It.” (4:48)

    2. M5L1 Do The Work (~15:00)

    3. LESSON 2: Microaggressions and the S.T.O.P. Model (9:11)

    4. M5L2 Do The Work (~8:27)

    5. M5L2 Quick Takes (~2:00)

    6. LESSON 3: Calling Out and Calling In (9:00)

    7. M5L3 Do The Work (~10:33)

    8. LESSON 4: Intent Versus Impact (8:14)

    9. M5L4 Do The Work (~13:15)

    10. M5L4 Quick Takes (~2:00)

    11. LESSON 5: Everyday Inclusion Part 1 (4:55)

    12. M5L5 Think It Through (~5:00)

    13. LESSON 6: Everyday Inclusion Part 2 (3:48)

    14. M5L6 Think It Through

    15. LESSON 7: Everyday Inclusion Part 3 (7:51)

    16. M5L7 Do The Work (~10:00)

    17. M5L7 Do The Work Answer Key (~2:00)

    18. M5L7 Quick Takes (~2:00)

    1. LESSON 1: Everyday Equity Part 1 (6:08)

    2. M6L1 Think It Through (~7:00)

    3. LESSON 2: Everyday Equity Part 2 (3:59)

    4. M6L2 Do The Work (~5:00)

    5. LESSON 3: What to Do About Bob? (7:16)

    6. M6L3 Do The Work (~10:54)

    7. M6L3 Quick Takes (~2:00)

    8. LESSON 4: Everyday Anti-Racism to R.A.V.E. About (5:53)

    9. M6L4 Do The Work (~7:00)

    10. LESSON 5: Valuing Black Lives and Why It Matters Part I (4:41)

    11. M6L5 Think It Through (~10:00)

    12. LESSON 6: Valuing Black Lives and Why It Matters Part II (12:43)

    13. M6L6 Do The Work (~12:00)

    14. M6L6 Quick Takes (~2:00)

    15. LESSON 7: Understanding Racial Privilege (9:06)

    16. M6L7 Do The Work (~4:31)

    17. M6L7 Quick Takes (~2:00)

    18. LESSON 8: Meeting Betty and Katie Where They Are (Or Not) (9:23)

    19. M6L8 Do The Work (~13:42)

    20. M6L8 Bridge to Action Instructions (~6:00)

    21. M6L8 BRIDGE-TO-ACTION ASSESSMENT (~5:00)

    1. LESSON 1: Anti-Racist Inclusive Leadership (5:14)

    2. M7L1 Think It Through (~5:00)

    3. LESSON 2: What Every Anti-Racist Inclusive Leader Should Know (4:01)

    4. M7L2 Think It Through Self-Reflection (~5:00)

    5. M7L2 Quick Takes (~2:00)

    6. LESSON 3: Allies, All Lies, Accomplices (8:53)

    7. M7L3 Think It Through (~12:09)

    8. LESSON 4: Defining the REAL DEIL™ Journey and Aligning Actions and Behaviors (8:09)

    9. M7L4 Think It Through (~5:00)

    10. M7L4 Quick Takes (~2:00)

    11. LESSON 5: Tracking and Measuring (3:27)

    12. M7L5 Think It Through (~7:00)

    13. LESSON 6: Enlisting Support (4:05)

    14. M7L6 Think It Through (~5:00)

    15. M7L6 Quick Takes (~2:00)

    16. LESSON 7: A New Journey Begins! (3:58)

    1. References

    2. Course Evaluation (~5:00)

    3. Resources

    4. Other DEI Learning & Development Products and Services
  • 64 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content
  • Certificate of Completion
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Lesson Video Clips

Not your usual DEI training!

Course Feedback

"I liked the practical examples, actions to take, and general approach of building up my understanding of how racism finds its way into everyday life."

"Theresa was amazing and made what is often a difficult topic meaningful AND fun. Great pace and activities. etc. More importantly this definitely increased my knowledge, progress, and confidence when tackling DEI topics."

"Theresa is amazing at making the remote training feel like an in-person training."

"This 'Doing the HEART Work of Anti-Racism and Inclusion' course will give you tools that you can start applying immediately in your day-to-day work and personal life."

"I enjoyed the opportunity to reflect on my own actions, reassess my biases, and confront uncomfortable questions."

Individual, Group, and Enterprise Pricing

We specialize in individual and organizational transformation.

  • Individual (1-9)

    Everyone

  • Group (10-99)

    Board of Directors; Small Businesses; Committees; Employee Resource Groups; Teams; Clubs; Police Academies...

  • Enterprise (100+)

    Corporations; Non-Profits; Government; Schools; Universities; Courts; Associations; Police Departments...

Individual Pricing

Request a quote for group and enterprise enrollment. And as always, inquire about professional development reimbursement from your employer.

Group and Enterprise Pricing (10+ people)

Per person enrollment fees drop significantly when you enroll your entire office, team, company, membership, or organization, etc.

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Your Instructor and "Guide"

“Your Journey. Your Pace.”

Well-Being and Inclusion Catalyst Theresa M. Robinson

One of seven Forbes-featured anti-racism educators of 2020 that “your company needs now,” Theresa is a “disruptive inclusionist” in the well-being, anti-racism, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) spaces. As an ATD-certified Master Trainer, professional speaker, advisor, and coach, Theresa has facilitated over 1,000 training sessions in 23 countries, spoken at over 100 events, produced 15 courses, and authored 4 books.

With over 25 years of content and delivery experience as a professional speaker and facilitator, Theresa takes clients beyond unconscious bias with a transformational experience that is (1) focused on challenging hearts and minds, (2) centered on the necessary discomfort that precedes growth, change, and action, and (3) grounded in honoring lived experiences. With an extensive client roster that includes ExxonMobil, Deloitte, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, and Bristol Myers Squibb, Theresa guides clients to “do the work” through immersive learning – foundation, application, action, and support & accountability—that leads to sustainable transformation. Theresa is married with two adult children and a grand-furbaby. She enjoys reading, journaling, traveling, cycling, hiking, and powerwalking.


Master Trainer TMR & Associates delivers engaging, interactive, and transformational learning and development experiences to equip organizations with the awareness, competency, tools, confidence, and desire to sustainably model everyday habits of Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Well-Being, and the foundation to effectively assess current systems and initiatives, and to implement more inclusive and equitable ones. We call this doing the HEART Work.


FAQ

  • What's the best way for me or my group to complete the course?

    FOR INDIVIDUALS: Chronologically is recommended for most as it takes you on a purposeful journey from lesson to lesson. And in the case of the signature course, from Foundation to Application to Action. However, this is your journey, your path. There are no prerequisites. FOR GROUPS: We recommend taking this journey as a cohort and creating pre-established meeting points at the completion of each module. These meetings can be an online, live in-person and/or live virtual discussion groups.

  • What's the process to enroll my group or organization?

    1) Enroll and vet the course as an individual; 2) If you don't have any special requests then just contact us via email and let us know the number of employees (including yourself) you wish to enroll; 3) If you have special requests, then click the "Request A Quote" link and submit the form. We'll send you a proposal/invoice. Once paid, we'll refund your individual enrollment fee and provide you with coupon codes for each employee to self-enroll or we'll group enroll them once provided with an enrollee list (first name, last name, email address).

  • Can the course be customized for my company, division, group or team?

    Yes. Customization options include: 1) opening and closing video message from your organization, department, group or team leadership; 2)course naming and branding; 3)course content additions and deletions (modules, lessons, worksheets, quizzes, surveys, etc.); 4) course licensing for staff meeting, group gatherings, and events; 5) private course platform for the entire organization, each department, team, or cohort; 6) instructor led support and accountability (online discussion group or live Zoom sessions); 7) instructor led live Zoom keynotes, webinars, workshops, and lessons; 8) other requests welcome.

  • How long do I have access to the course?

    Once enrolled you have 1 year of access to the course, unless your organization has alternate terms. All pdf course documents can be downloaded or printed for lifetime use.

  • Is this course accessible for hearing impaired individuals?

    Yes. Closed captioning is available for all videos.

  • Can my team take this course as a monthly workshop series during our staff meetings?

    Yes. You would need to contact us for group-experience pricing. An individual course license can not be used for group viewing. The course is very modular with most lessons taking less than 30 minutes from start to finish.

  • Am I able to license just one lesson or module from the course for my staff or for an upcoming event?

    Yes. Request a quote and tell us what you need. We'll customize a course for your group or company that can be experienced in an individual or group setting.

  • Does this course come with a certificate of completion?

    Yes. Each enrollee is awarded with a certificate upon course completion.