Diversity Exploration

Last week, Ms. Lynn Harris, Director of Diversity Initiatives for US Pharma at GlaxoSmithKline, came to class to lead us in an exercise examining our First Impressions.  The students had a wonderful follow-up discussion on the nature of stereotypes and began to reflect on some of the ideas they hold regarding individuals who exhibit visible differences.  As a follow-up, we will be exploring strategies for leading inclusively this week.  We will focus on how to approach new situations and discuss how microaggressions, hidden biases and privilege systems can undermine our ability to work effectively on teams.