This course explores four common myths around hiring, retention, and advancement in the workplace, as well as strategies for combating these myths. The myth of the meritocracy favors candidates with similar credentials and hinders non-traditional candidates from advancement. The myth of bad fit can mask the role of unconscious bias in evaluation. The myth of the ideal leader makes it harder for non-traditional candidates to establish credibility when they step into a leadership role, and the myth of the single leadership style denies the value and success of more collaborative, less abrasive leadership styles. In addition to helping coursetakers identify the four myths, this course provides practical ways to level the playing field for all candidates.
