INSEAD's Advancing Diversity and Inclusion Microcredential

Why It Matters

Because inclusive practices directly boost talent retention, innovation, and profitability, the credential equips firms with actionable tools to convert diversity commitments into competitive advantage.

Key Takeaways

• Microcredential teaches evidence‑based methods to overcome inclusion barriers.
• Focus on redesigning recruitment, evaluation, and KPI systems to reduce bias.
• LiveCase simulation lets participants practice inclusive leadership in realistic scenarios.
• Program targets psychological safety, mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship development.
• Aims to shift from token diversity initiatives to measurable business outcomes.

Summary

INSEAD has launched a new microcredential titled “Advancing Diversity and Inclusion,” aimed at leaders who want to translate diversity rhetoric into measurable results.

The three‑professor team—Kaisa Snellman, Jennifer Petriglieri and Felicia Henderson—bases the curriculum on peer‑reviewed research. It identifies systemic barriers such as unconscious bias, exclusionary norms and structural obstacles that persist even in firms that publicly champion diversity.

Participants learn to redesign recruitment and performance‑evaluation processes, set concrete KPIs, and build mentorship, sponsorship and allyship programs. A LiveCase simulation immerses learners in realistic scenarios, allowing them to practice creating psychological safety and bias‑free decision‑making.

By moving beyond checkbox compliance, the credential promises to unlock the financial and innovation upside of a truly inclusive workforce, giving companies a roadmap to track and sustain progress.

Original Description

Why do so many diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives fall short? The challenge isn't commitment; it's knowing where the real barriers lie and how to dismantle them.

INSEAD’s Advancing Diversity and Inclusion microcredential is designed for leaders committed to building truly inclusive organisations. Grounded in science, this course provides the evidence-based solutions needed to actually shift outcomes.

Are you ready to move from good intentions to meaningful action?

Learn more: https://www.insead.edu/executive-education/open-online-programmes/advancing-diversity-inclusion