Submitted by Maxine Harney on

This bystander education course will provide employees with an understanding of how interpersonal racism continues to support and maintain systemic racism. Through scenario-based learning, participants will develop skills for recognizing racial bias and confronting discrimination. An overview of related Human Resources policies and practices will be given to support employees in actively dismantling racism within Mass General Brigham.

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Linda Riley replied on

Scenario based learning is more effective and easier to relate to than reading long paragraphs.  We are a visual society so watching and listening to the presented scenarios was very impactful.  I agree with the need to practice interactions and responses to different situations in order to become more comfortable addressing these issues in real life.

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Rose Klein replied on

I agree with Linda. The scenarios were very helpful and I liked that you were able to "play-out" different situations. Since they were real life scenarios it was interesting to select one of the options that you see in the work place more frequently and good you are able to go back and see how a different approach could be more effective. 

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Danielle Watson replied on

I agree, I thought the scenario based learning was much more engaging than just single speaker for a specific amount of time. I also think the module provided us with real life examples and how to identify them.

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Erin Foley replied on

Also agree, scenario based also triggers what you have learned in past when it happens in real time. 

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Almas Tamouni replied on

I agree that scenario very helpfull

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Kristi Emerson replied on

I also agree with Linda. We need to educate in instances of racism, whether it's recognized or not. Bringing attention to the ways in which we can practice inclusion is a helpful tool.

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Dana Wendt-Vermilya replied on

I also agree with Linda. We need to educate in instances of racism, whether it's recognized or not. Bringing attention to the ways in which we can practice inclusion is a helpful tool.

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Nyah Cawley replied on

being able to watch the scenarios made it much easier to grasp as well as put yourself in the shoes of the people in the videos  

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Dana Wendt-Vermilya replied on

being able to watch the scenarios made it much easier to grasp as well as put yourself in the shoes of the people in the videos  

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Julia Digiacomo replied on

I definitely agree. Scenarios help to put yourself in someone's shoes and think about what you would do if the situation were to arise in the workplace

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Dana Wendt-Vermilya replied on

I definitely agree. Scenarios help to put yourself in someone's shoes and think about what you would do if the situation were to arise in the workplace

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Emerson Berriman replied on

I liked the scenarios, it helped to show the different perspectives in these situations.

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Allison Bloom replied on

I found the scenarios an informative way to learn about how racism is not one individual saying or mannerism, but rather a very multifaceted. I think having the scenarios go through the problem and resolution allowed for a great understanding of all presented situations overall. Good job!!

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Dana Wendt-Vermilya replied on

I found the scenarios an informative way to learn about how racism is not one individual saying or mannerism, but rather a very multifaceted. I think having the scenarios go through the problem and resolution allowed for a great understanding of all presented situations overall. Good job!!

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Caitlin Voisine replied on

i think the modules discussed the issues at hand and the resolutions extremely well.

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Hailey Bruno-Moulton replied on

I also agree that the scenarios were informative and helped to understand examples

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John Haag replied on

The scenarios showed very effective examples of the need to listen actively and attentively to all points of view.

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Alyssa Comperchio replied on

I agree, the scenarios were very well done but I do believe we have to be better about speaking up when these scenarios do happen.

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Dana Wendt-Vermilya replied on

I agree, the scenarios were very well done but I do believe we have to be better about speaking up when these scenarios do happen.

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John Haag replied on

The scenarios were professionally produced, believable, and effective. They represented actual incidents of racist behavior in the MGH system.

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Molly Thomas replied on

I completely agree with this comment. well done but the first of many steps MGB is taking to promote important DEI initiatives

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Benjamin Donovan replied on

I think it is everyone's responsibility to speak up about these situations. Managers should be an ally, but HR and other employees should also be reliable to help when these situations arise. 

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Kimberly Gerber replied on

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Wankyse Jocelyn Revolus replied on

The scenarios were a learning in progress and a reminder of what can happen and what are the best way to proceed. 

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Jill Callahan replied on

Agreed

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Emily Cook replied on

I agree-the scenarios were well done. I liked the inclusivity of multiple departments.

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Amarachukwu Okoye replied on

Interesting 

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Elaine Eicher replied on

interesting

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Kimberly Gerber replied on

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Tyler Newman replied on

It was nice to see other departments represented.

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Wankyse Jocelyn Revolus replied on

The only thing that can stop you from getting a job is your qualification and your ability to do the job. 

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Aimee Carew-Lyons replied on

Loved the scenarios.  It really helped looking at all perspectives and how to react to the different issues going on.

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Michaela Barbagallo replied on

Agreed!

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Kelley McLellan replied on

I agree that all scenarios were important to look at because you get different perspective. 

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Kimberly Gerber replied on

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Rebecca Schulman replied on

I appreciated the scenarios. Well done and realistic.

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James Liebowitz replied on

Guide others through behavior rather than words. Inspire others to copy your behavior. Erase racism!

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Alyssa Faro replied on

Helpful and timely for staff on our unit. Could use more to actually help staff know next steps

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Samuel Goldhaber replied on

One of the most awkward but effective ways to end racism.

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Lindsay Harris replied on

Continue to highlight and call out microaggressions.

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James Liebowitz replied on

Ending racism requires managers to lead by example. The purpose of leadership is to be the change you want to see in your organization.

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