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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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Paul Hesterberg replied on

I thought the examples were pertinent and it was good to come at the scenarios from different perspectives. 

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David Sweetser replied on

The value of a diverse work team is undeniable

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William Mayo-Smith replied on

thank you

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Brinda Kamdar replied on

Great discussion. Good actors. A lot of good points brought up especially scenario with nurse used for her translator skills.

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Raquel Bartz replied on

This was nice educational content to showing how microagressions affect those we work with.  I look forward to learning how to best support those around me.  

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Tahir Tellioglu replied on

Well-prepared, creating awareness. Thanks!

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Sumit Gupta replied on

Well presented course to which most can relate to

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Agree

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Agree

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Semer Maksoud replied on

Well done

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Ciaran McNamee replied on

I agree

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Agree

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Paul Sax replied on

agree

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Allison Vise replied on

Agree

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I agree

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Adina Voiculescu replied on

This course gave me a new perspective and examples on how to better speak up

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Adina Voiculescu replied on

Thank you for the detailed insight

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Thank you

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Irina Popescu replied on

Agree

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Agree

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Megan Aurora replied on

I wish this course was available to share with friends and family outside of the hospital environment. 

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Gary Polykoff replied on

Nice topic to discuss in more details ongoing.

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Olena Murthy replied on

I will continue to support racism free environment in our hospital.  

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Lisa Lehmann replied on

Agree with above comments. Thank you for this excellent course. 

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Mary Goldhamer replied on

well done and relevant. Please include discrimination against employees with disabilities

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Mary Goldhamer replied on

Well done and relevant. please include scenarios about discrimination against people with disabilities

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Mark Pasternack replied on

the scenarios were very realistic and showed how difficult it is for people of color to confront the implicit racism displayed by coworkers and supervisors.

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Jared Fowler replied on

Good to have this course as a refresher to staff

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Christa Corkhum replied on

I think the content is very important and applicable

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Zlata Myshchuk replied on

agree, this is a very helpful course for all employees 

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Amanda Cavicchi replied on

I agree 

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Evelyse Dorcelus replied on

Eye opening

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Amanda Pirrotta-Hong replied on

Important training for us to be mindful of our own behaviors in the workplace and those of our colleagues. 

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Christine Marques replied on

This course was very well done and useful, it will allow us to know how to better react to certain situations. Thank you so much.

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Sherri-Ann,M.D. Burnett-Bowie replied on

Thanks

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Ellen Roth replied on

Glad that this major issue is being brought to the forefront. Will work to keep implicit and systemic racism in mind always both in my work and private lives. 

 

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Chanmie Kim replied on

I agree

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