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Aaron Subich, Class of 2012
One of the more intriguing concepts I picked up last quarter came from my Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion class with Prof. Kathleen Galvin. We spoke in class about minority mentoring (both traditional and reverse), and also evaluated their effectiveness in affecting workplace mobility. The conclusion – Not very effective, but generally a good opportunity [...]
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Aaron Subich, Class of 2012
As with all thing involving life, there is no static, easy pat answer for what your life will look like entering into the MSC. However, I can say with conviction – Brace yourself for a very intense year. Sometimes, the workload will be heavy and you’ll find yourself struggling to keep your head above water, [...]
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Aaron Subich, Class of 2012
In the spring of this year, one of our elective classes is Workplace Diversity and Inclusion. Our professor, Kathleen Galvin, is one of the preeminent subject matter experts in this area having held a professor position at Northwestern for her entire career spanning numerous decades. Professor Galvin has observed the sweeping changes in our society [...]
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By Barrie Burren, Class of 2010
At the end of our Workplace Diversity and Inclusion course, Professor Kathleen Galvin asked us to share what we believed would be the “mud left on the wall.” She understands that as time passes, it’s hard to remember every detail and concept we discussed in class. Her interest was hearing [...]
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By: Stephanie Smith, Class of 2010
It was Kathleen Galvin who said it best, “although I seem different, my feelings are the same.” Throughout the MSC several cliques have formed. While this is a natural process in large groups, it’s very important to stay mindful of everyone else. It’s amazing the fast and strong relationships you [...]
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By Barrie Burren, Class of 2010
Much of an MSC class day consists of studying different corporations and sharing our own work experiences. Through discussion, my classmates and I make sense of our organizational realities. One realization that sticks with me emerged in our workplace diversity class last quarter: Managers are not necessarily the people with [...]