Increasing Racial and Ethnic Equity in Switzerland

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This course is for students who are looking to better understand race and ethnicity with regard to organizational leadership, specifically in the Swiss context. Students will learn how to implement this knowledge in their decision making to increase equity for people from underrepresented groups. They will also understand the perspective of different stakeholders, enabling them to overcome ethnocentric views and create more inclusive policies and team cultures. They will become bridge builders on their teams and be equipped with the fundamental tools to manage race and ethnicity in the workplace. 

Increasing racial and ethnic equity in organizations may also impact the company's performance. It will allow (future) leaders and team members to provide greater innovation, attract more talent, and widen market reach. More important than those organizational benefits, increasing racial and ethnic equity will allow employees to be more empathetic and allow for greater mutual understanding among team members and the team. This will foster an environment that honors employees' human rights by treating them with dignity and respect, which is the heart of diversity and inclusion.