Cultivate a culture of belongingness in tech
Explore what belonging is, why it matters, and how to recognize it. Learn about historical and current challenges to belonging in tech, and understand what contributes to a climate of belonging, including strategies to build inclusive environments.
Learning objectives
In this module, you will:
- Describe the concept of belonging, how to recognize it, and why you need to foster a climate of belonging in tech.
- Identify historical challenges in tech that narrow the range of backgrounds and lived experiences.
- Learn how climate influences a sense of belonging, and what impacts climate.
- Examine microaggressions and micro-affirmations in tech.
- Explore methods to build inclusive environments and foster a climate of belongingness.
Prerequisites
- To get the best learning experience from this module, you should have an open mind and a willingness to learn about the expectations and responsibilities of mentorship in a technology workspace.