Microlessons

Skill-based learning, relevant content, bite-sized packages

Our library of video-based microlessons allows you to maintain a dialogue on a specific topic with 3-5 minute lessons that address a single timely concept.

Or you can assemble and deploy a group of lessons to drive your point home. All of our microlessons can be customized to fit your specific needs. Preview all our Microlessons below, or preview our latest on Emotional Intelligence at Work: Winning by Taking the High Road.

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Most Relevant Microlessons

Up-to-date microlessons aligned with today’s current events and trending workplace culture issues.

Celebrating Women Trailblazers

Appreciating women’s pivotal roles in advancing diversity and inclusion efforts

Stop Islamophobia

Enable people to stop Islamophobia when it occurs and to be an ally to their Muslim and Arab co-workers.

Stop Antisemitism

Ensure the norms of behavior on your team do not allow for any hate speech.

Respect

Facilitate healthier workplaces and establish a common “language”.

Stop Islamophobia

Enable people to stop Islamophobia when it occurs and to be an ally to their Muslim and Arab co-workers.

Stop Antisemitism

Ensure the norms of behavior on your team do not allow for any hate speech.

Stop the Hate: Showing Up with Empathy

Supporting Each Other While Navigating a Global Crisis

Gathering All the Facts

How to ensure everyone is heard and valued.

Identifying Microaggressions and Stereotypes

How to identify different types of microaggressions.

Interpreting Emotion in Cross-Cultural Communication

How we express emotion is often based on our cultural background. Some cultures are more enthusiastic and expressive, while others are more solemn or reserved. When we understand others’ communication patterns, we respond productively.

Using Positive Language to Guide Behavior

This microlesson takes place in a retail setting.

De-Escalating Conflict Using Positive Language

This microlesson takes place in a retail setting.

Letting Others Lead

This microlesson takes place in a retail setting.

Responding vs Reacting

This microlesson takes place in a retail setting.

Giving Fast and Effective Feedback

This microlesson takes place in a retail setting.

Maternal Wall Bias and The Motherhood Penalty

How motherhood discrimination impacts teams

Prove It Again Bias

How groups who are stereotyped as less competent, often have to prove themselves over and over again.

Racial Stereotypes

How individuals experience racial stereotyping and microaggressions in performance assessments

Tightrope Bias

How stereotypes impact advancement opportunities for women and people of color.

Tug of War Bias

Learn how to interrupt conflict in the flow of work.

Appreciating Hierarchy in Decision-Making

Learn how to understand hierarchical structures and their impact on decision-making.

Adapting to Direct and Indirect Feedback Styles

Learn how to understand different feedback styles.

Black Resistance

Explore how Black Americans have resisted historical and ongoing oppression.

Saving Face: Framing Cross-Cultural Communications

How to frame conversations to align with different social and cultural needs.

Two Gear Method Decision-Making

Learn the big gear way of thinking to address more important situations.

Recognizing Bias at Work

In this microlesson, you learn how to recognize and stop biased behavior in the workplace.

Bringing a Different Perspective

Differences between people are something that should be celebrated, not minimized.

Bullying and Aggressive Behavior

Bullying and aggressive behavior negatively impacts culture and teams.

Ethnicity and Stereotypes

How actions and “light-hearted” jokes can impact others.

Shifting Mental Images of Women in the Workplace

Create an equitable society by shifting our perspectives of women.

Managing Our Frustrations

How to manage conflict during a conversation.

Creating More Respectful Interactions

Learn how helpful feedback creates a more respectful workplace.

Blindspots and Inappropriate Behavior

Being an ally when a colleague hears inappropriate comments.

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage

Belonging is essential to a positive workplace culture.

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA)

What are the 5 key AODA standards?

Inclusion in the Hybrid Workplace

How to be seen, heard, and build relationships from home

Uplifting LGBTQIA+ Voices

Understand the LGBTQIA+ experience and be a better ally.

Coming Out at Work

Why some LGBTQIA+ employees may be reluctant to come out.

Creating a Trans-Inclusive Workplace

Learn about dead naming and trans allyship.

Using Proper Pronouns

Learn the norms of behavior around proper pronoun usage

Navigating Generational Differences

Learn how to be intentional with your words to include others

Managing COVID-19 in the Office

Address a few problems that may arise in your workplace.

Social Media Harassment

When a “harmless” joke turns into a dispute.

Emotional Intelligence at Work

Improve your EQ and solve more problems.

Social Media Drama at Work

The danger of polarizing social media posts.

Navigating Harassment from Clients

Managers must think through unintended consequences.

Establishing Healthy Norms of Behavior

What shared norms look like for workplace culture.

Minimizing Gossip
at Work

How we about others matters to everyone in the workplace.

Power Implications and Off-Duty Conduct

Power dynamics are always at play, especially after-hours.

When Workplace Jokes Go Over the Line

Some jokes can negate inclusion and respect.

Social Intelligence as a Work Skill

Improve social radar as an essential work skill.

Recruitment Harassment Response

Handling a harassment complaint appropriately.

Effective Use of Team Chat Apps

Teach your team to harness the power of messaging apps.

Video Meeting Best Practices

Instruct employees on video conferencing practices.

Effective Email Communication

The do’s and don’ts of email communication at work.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Identify inappropriate behavior and build healthy behavioral intuition.

Celebrating Women Trailblazers

Appreciating women’s pivotal roles in advancing diversity and inclusion efforts

African Americans and the Arts

2024’s Black History Month Theme

The Principles of Inclusive Language

Examine the notion of “normal” language

Facing Criticism

Turn culture missteps into learning moments.

Inclusive Language Creates Belonging

Foster belonging with inclusive language, creating a safe, productive space in this microlesson.

Stop Islamophobia

Enable people to stop Islamophobia when it occurs and to be an ally to their Muslim and Arab co-workers.

Stop Antisemitism

Ensure the norms of behavior on your team do not allow for any hate speech.

Stop the Hate: Showing Up with Empathy

Supporting Each Other While Navigating a Global Crisis

Gathering All the Facts

How to ensure everyone is heard and valued.

Identifying Microaggressions and Stereotypes

How to identify different types of microaggressions.

Interpreting Emotion in Cross-Cultural Communication

How we express emotion is often based on our cultural background. Some cultures are more enthusiastic and expressive, while others are more solemn or reserved. When we understand others’ communication patterns, we respond productively.

Using Positive Language to Guide Behavior

This microlesson takes place in a retail setting.

De-Escalating Conflict Using Positive Language

This microlesson takes place in a retail setting.

Letting Others Lead

This microlesson takes place in a retail setting.

Responding vs Reacting

This microlesson takes place in a retail setting.

Giving Fast and Effective Feedback

This microlesson takes place in a retail setting.

Maternal Wall Bias and The Motherhood Penalty

How motherhood discrimination impacts teams

Prove It Again Bias

How groups who are stereotyped as less competent, often have to prove themselves over and over again.

Racial Stereotypes

How individuals experience racial stereotyping and microaggressions in performance assessments

Appreciating Hierarchy in Decision-Making

Learn how to understand hierarchical structures and their impact on decision-making.

Adapting to Direct and Indirect Feedback Styles

Learn how to understand different feedback styles.

Black Resistance

Explore how Black Americans have resisted historical and ongoing oppression.

The Power of Rethinking Assumptions

Learn how to rethink assumptions and your way of thinking to combat unconscious biases.

Two Gear Method Decision-Making

Learn the big gear way of thinking to address more important situations.

Expanding Your Network

Learn how expanding your network grows your perspective and creates more inclusion.

Monitor Signs of Exclusion to Create Inclusion

Learn how to spot the signs for exclusion and take action.

Recognizing Bias at Work

In this microlesson, you learn how to recognize and stop biased behavior in the workplace.

Engaging Our Active Listening Skills

Active listening can improve the quality of communication in your team

How to Help Others Be Their Authentic Self

Train your workforce on how to encourage authenticity.

Helping a Coworker on a Bad Day

This microlesson teaches you how to support and listen with empathy when a co-worker is having a bad day.

Ethnicity and Stereotypes

How actions and “light-hearted” jokes can impact others.

Shifting Mental Images of Women in the Workplace

Create an equitable society by shifting our perspectives of women.

Black Health and Wellness

Celebrate the medical achievements and contributions made by Black Americans.

Black History Month

Celebrating contributions and achievements of Black Americans.

Becoming an Actionable Ally

Learn to be an ally in a healthcare setting.

De-escalate Stressful Situations with Empathy

How to show empathy to a patient and exhibit allyship.

Building Belonging in a Healthcare Setting

How to minimize bias and build belonging with each other.

Using Active Listening Skills

How to approach conversations with curiosity, not assumptions.

Practicing Empathy and Composure

Manage and navigate bias while keeping your composure.

Supporting Neurodiverse Workplaces

Valuing differences is essential to building inclusive workplaces.

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage

Belonging is essential to a positive workplace culture.

Unconscious Bias Refresher

Continue your DEI education programs.

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA)

What are the 5 key AODA standards?

Inclusion in the Hybrid Workplace

How to be seen, heard, and build relationships from home

Uplifting LGBTQIA+ Voices

Understand the LGBTQIA+ experience and be a better ally.

Coming Out at Work

Why some LGBTQIA+ employees may be reluctant to come out.

Creating a Trans-Inclusive Workplace

Learn about dead naming and trans allyship.

Using Proper Pronouns

Learn the norms of behavior around proper pronoun usage

Navigating Generational Differences

Learn how to be intentional with your words to include others

Bias Against Asians

Reinforce equity, respect and inclusion for Asian Employees.

Politics: Pause Before You Post

What it really means to be a brand ambassador.

Diversity & Inclusion Diagnostic

Measure employee sentiment

Foreign Languages in the Workplace

Guidance on using foreign language in the workplace.

Black Lives Matter

Provide tools and practices to have a real conversation.

Power Implications and Inclusive Workplaces

Are your employees sharing their great ideas?

Respecting Different Employee Values

Teach employees how to have a healthy relationships.

Culture Fit & Inclusive Recruiting

What culture fit actually means and why it’s important.

Conducting Inclusive Team Meetings

Teach employees how everyone can be heard.

Ethics & Compliance

Keep your business in the green with all things compliance, from HIPAA to FCPA.

Gathering All the Facts

How to ensure everyone is heard and valued.

Managing Contingent Workers

Legal guidance on managing contingent workers effectively.

Encouraging Employees
To Speak Up

Empower your workforce to speak up when they have a concern.

Ethics Diagnostic

Measure compliance program efficacy.

Health Information Privacy Rights

The dangers in asking about test results.

Managing COVID-19 in the Office

Address a few problems that may arise in your workplace.

COVID-19 and Returning to Work

We need to work together to prevent the spread of COVID.

Return to Work Policy and Procedures

Information about new safety protocols and procedures.

Information Security

How common mistakes can leave to big security breaches.

Antitrust and Colluding with Competitors

How to spot these schemes & respond in a professional way.

Conflicts of Interest

Teach employees how to say no to accepting gifts.

Bribery and Expense Reports

How this violation gets everyone in trouble.

Potential Conflicts with Nepotism

Special steps to take when hiring friends and family.

Active Shooter in the Workplace : How to Respond and Be Prepared

How to respond when the unthinkable happens.

COVID-19

Microlessons to help you best navigate the new norms and be prepared for what’s to come.

Health Information Privacy Rights

The dangers in asking about test results.

Managing COVID-19 in the Office

Address a few problems that may arise in your workplace.

COVID-19 and Returning to Work

We need to work together to prevent the spread of COVID.

Return to Work Policy and Procedures

Information about new safety protocols and procedures.

Effective Use of Team Chat Apps

Teach your team to harness the power of messaging apps.

Video Meeting Best Practices

Instruct employees on video conferencing practices.