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.
Microlesson Talking Politics

Talking Politics at Work

Learn how to navigate political discussions at work with respect and empathy. Discover tips for balancing personal expression and professionalism, both online and offline.
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Celebrating Women Trailblazers

Appreciating women's pivotal roles in advancing diversity and inclusion efforts
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Stop Islamophobia

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

Stop Antisemitism

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

Facilitate healthier workplaces and establish a common “language”.
Microlesson-Managing-Our-Frustrations

Managing Our Frustrations

How to manage conflict during a conversation.
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Microlesson-Creating-More-Respectful-Interactions

Creating More Respectful Interactions

Learn how helpful feedback creates a more respectful workplace.
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Microlesson-Blindspots-and-Inappropriate-Behavior

Blindspots and Inappropriate Behavior

Being an ally when a colleague hears inappropriate comments.
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Microlesson-Accessibility-for-Ontarians-with-Disabilities-AODA

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA)

What are the 5 key AODA standards?
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Microlesson-Uplifting-LGBTQIA+-Voices

Uplifting LGBTQIA+ Voices

Understand the LGBTQIA+ experience and be a better ally.
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Microlesson-Coming-Out-at-Work

Coming Out at Work

Why some LGBTQIA+ employees may be reluctant to come out.
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Microlesson-Creating-a-Trans-Inclusive-Workplace

Creating a Trans-Inclusive Workplace

Learn about dead naming and trans allyship.
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Microlesson-Using-Proper-Pronouns

Using Proper Pronouns in the Workplace

Learn the norms of behavior around proper pronoun usage
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Microlesson-Navigating-Generational-Differences

Navigating Generational Differences in the Workplace

Learn how to be intentional with your words to include others
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Microlesson-Social-Media-Harassment

Social Media Harassment in the Workplace

When a "harmless" joke turns into a dispute.
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Microlesson-Emotional-Intelligence-at-Work

Emotional Intelligence at Work

Improve your EQ and solve more problems.
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Microlesson-Social-Media-Drama-at-Work

Managing Social Media Drama at Work

The danger of polarizing social media posts.
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Microlesson-Navigating-Harassment-from-Clients

Navigating Harassment from Clients

Managers must think through unintended consequences.
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Microlesson-Establishing-Healthy-Norms-of-Behavior

Establishing Healthy Norms of Behavior at Work

What shared norms look like for workplace culture.
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Microlesson-Minimizing-Gossip-at-Work

Minimizing Gossip in the Workplace

How we about others matters to everyone in the workplace.
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Power Implications and Off-Duty Conduct

Power dynamics are always at play, especially after-hours.
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Identify inappropriate behavior and build healthy behavioral intuition.
Microlesson-The-Principles-of-Inclusive-Language

The Principles of Inclusive Language

Examine the notion of "normal" language
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Microlesson-Facing-Criticism

Facing Criticism at Work

Turn culture missteps into learning moments.
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Microlesson-Inclusive-Language-Creates-Belonging

Inclusive Language Creates Belonging

Foster belonging with inclusive language, creating a safe, productive space in this microlesson.
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Microlesson-Using-Positive-Language-to-Guide-Behavior

Using Positive Language to Guide Behavior

This microlesson takes place in a retail setting.
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Microlesson-De-Escalating-Conflict-Using-Positive-Language

De-Escalating Conflict Using Positive Language

This microlesson takes place in a retail setting.
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Microlesson-Responding-vs-Reacting

Responding vs Reacting at Work

This microlesson takes place in a retail setting.
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Micorlesson-Tug-of-War-Bias

Tug of War Bias

Learn how to interrupt conflict in the flow of work.
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Microlesson-Appreciating-Hierarchy-in-Decision-Making

Appreciating Hierarchy in Decision-Making

Learn how to understand hierarchical structures and their impact on decision-making.
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Microlesson-The-Power-of-Rethinking-Assumptions

The Power of Rethinking Assumptions

Learn how to rethink assumptions and your way of thinking to combat unconscious biases.
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Microlesson-Two-Gear-Method-Decision-Making

Two Gear Method Decision-Making

Learn the big gear way of thinking to address more important situations.
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Microlesson-Expanding-Your-Network

Expanding Your Network

Learn how expanding your network grows your perspective and creates more inclusion.
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Microlesson-How-to-Intervene-With-Skill

How to Intervene With Skill

How to intervene respectfully in situations when you notice problematic behavior.
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Microlesson-Monitor-Signs-of-Exclusion-to-Create-Inclusion

Monitoring Signs of Exclusion to Create Inclusion

Learn how to spot the signs for exclusion and take action.
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Microlesson-Recognizing-Bias-at-Work

Recognizing Bias at Work

In this microlesson, you learn how to recognize and stop biased behavior in the workplace.
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Microlesson-Engaging-Our-Active-Listening-Skills

Engaging Our Active Listening Skills

Active listening can improve the quality of communication in your team
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Microlesson-How-to-Help-Others-Be-Their-Authentic-Self

Helping Others Be Their Authentic Self

Train your workforce on how to encourage authenticity.
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