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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Very useful training- I learned a lot. The content was excellent and well organized.  

Muthoka Mutinga replied on

The scenarios offered a thorough and thoughtful exploration of microaggressions and larger discrimination that results in an unsafe work environment

Joseph Brower replied on

the material and scenarios from a variety of perspectives were very helpful

Theresa Shanahan replied on

the material and scenarios from a variety of perspectives were very helpful

Theresa Shanahan replied on

I found the scenarios given to be very helpful and glad that we were given opportunities to make choices and see how they play out. I also appreciate the emphasis on inclusion, and how important it is to recognize diversity in the workplace. 

Aimee Carignan replied on

the modules/scenarios were helpful in increasing awareness and techniques on how to deal with racism in the workplace.

Anna Kleis replied on

The scenarios were very engaging and realistic! I did not realize how often I see these micro-aggressions in the work place. Its as if I have become so numb to certain comments that I forget that these behaviors are inappropriate. And even as an employee of color I can acknowledge some ways that I can stand up for my co-workers and myself.  

Lucile Francois replied on

Content was easy to follow and helped me understand different perspectives easier.

Robert Lee replied on

I think the course was very well put together. It really emphasized the ignorance that white people can have. It also emphasized that whether or not it is intentional, this ignorance of white people can have lasting and devastating impacts on literally any other group of people. It is difficult to recognize your own bias, privilege, or impact but these videos brought up really great scenarios and examples. It was very well thought out, organized, and portrayed. The fact that it was from multiple points of views really emphasized the impacts of certain actions and different perspectives of everyone involved. 

Carlyn Davis replied on

It was a good course with helpful scenarios. 

Miguel Chavez Santoscoy replied on

The video scenarios were good examples of what some staff may be going through. I enjoyed the education. 

Morgan Coffin replied on

agreed

Armin Jayaswal replied on

Microaggressions are not always so obvious like they were in the scenarios

Kristen Wilson replied on

I was very triggered by the scenarios as I have been through a few of them. However I am glad this conversation is being had.

Christie Delanois replied on

Most people seem unaware of their own microaggressions.  Hopefully this will shed some light.

Laura Lusky replied on

i understand

Tykera Nichols-Tyrance replied on

i understand everything that i was told.

Tykera Nichols-Tyrance replied on

The four different scenarios explained the problem well.

Sanjana Archakam replied on

The scenarios were very thorough and helpful.

Kristina Pidvirny replied on

Really appreciated all the views from each person, much to learn from & bring to our own practice & every day lives. It was educational, insightful & brought awareness that this truly happens all the time, and gives us better ways to talk about it/tackle it and bring a more diverse & safe work enviroment.

Elizabeth Tran replied on

I've worked for 3 different non-profit organizations, and this is the most comprehensive training I've ever taken.

Christian Laura replied on

I agree.

Shunsaku Goto replied on

Scenarios were certainly thought provoking and valuable for ongoing consideration

Andrew Stromberg replied on

Very informative, brought up different ways to view racial issues in the workplace and outside of the workplace.

Allene McGovern replied on

I Agree

Erin Picard replied on

Agree

Tho Ho replied on

EXCELLENT!

Oliver Pomeroy replied on

EXCELLENT!

Oliver Pomeroy replied on

great content

Jennifer Demarco replied on

I agree. we are always learning and striving to do better.

Tina Cardone replied on

I couldn't have agreed more with these scenarios. I have never been the subject of racism but I have witnessed it happen first hand to some very close friends and family members. 

Amanda Macinnes replied on

Respectfully,

This program had potential but once again made black people out to be aggressive and the white people the hero of the discrimination. Why is it that the black manager when "what she wanted to say" portion came up it was portrayed as aggressive and not professional in almost every interaction? Why is it that the black man was the only "racist" that had gotten reported and had to go to a program. The other white professionals all were consulted by friends and fellow coworkers. Only in one instance was the white manager of the housekeepers was reported and fired but not the female manager, the lead doctor, the white men in the cafe, or the white female nurse. None of these roles had to go to a program and formally apologize to the people of color they were racist to.

This is was upsetting to watch. What a shame that the people who created this program for all staff required to take, continue to paint black people in a negative "aggressive" light all while proclaiming its a start to "dismantling racism". I cant imagine that I'm the only person of color who was upset by this module. Do better. 

White people should not make modules to dismantle racism when majority don't even see it or feel it. 

 

Disappointed Viewer

Riyah Gonzalez replied on

No one is immune to biases. The important thing is to try, learn and be open to being corrected

Ancella Roy replied on

Very useful

Adam Schwartz replied on

Amazing Content

Marvin Gonzalez-Romero replied on

this training was amazing I have learn so much from it 

shquana Whittaker replied on

The scenarios were very informative and well put together

Jorge Parra Torres replied on

I liked that we were able to see the injustices in the workplace through four different perspectives. It is hard for some to imagine what others go through if they are not in the same position themself, so this interactive setting painted a clear picture of how injustices may occur and the impacts they have on patients and employees in the hospital setting.

Samantha Nett replied on

I agree with everything that was mentioned in the videos

Nunah Tarwoe replied on

I found the videos very helpful in recognizing my own bias and found myself reflecting on past interactions. Addressing racism and especially microaggressions is challenging and takes courage;  often times the offending party is not aware of the effect of their words.  It takes skill and practice to address and confront racism and I concur with prior comments that "training classes" would certainly be beneficial. 

Andrea Guarente replied on

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