SET 1

Scenario 1 (Group 1): You’re in an online meeting between a manager, and several colleagues, one of whom is Black.

A: Just curious, do any of you know if the Econ Sector has plans to engage with Black and Indigenous communities in BC?

B: God. Isn’t it favouritism to just help out those specific communities? The pandemic didn’t just hit Black and Indigenous people; white people are affected as well. I know everyone’s saying “Black lives matter” but shouldn’t all lives matter?

If you’d like to read more on how the phrase “all lives matters” is harmful, see: https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a32800835/all-lives-matter-fake-equality/

Consider and demonstrate your immediate response and how you might “call-in” B as either Participant A or as another participant in the online meeting. 

Scenario 2 (Group 2): A meeting is winding down and people are beginning to pack up to leave. A, B, and C are the last to leave. 

A: Hey, Joe. You’re Filipino, right?

B: That’s right. I moved to Canada as a child.

A: That’s what I thought. You know my neighbour is Filipino. Do you eat balut?

Side note: Balut is a fertilized duck egg, widely consumed as a street food in the Philippines, but is also popular in other southeast Asian countries. Read More: https://www.mashed.com/158543/the-untold-truth-of-balut/

B: (awkwardly) Uh, no. I stopped eating balut when I was old enough to know what it was. Kinda freaks me out a bit. But my cousins love it.

(Cont’d)

Early the next day, Colleague C drops by the workspace of Colleague A. 

C: Hey, you got a moment?

A: Sure.

C. About that comment you made to Joe yesterday -- can I offer you an alternate perspective on how that might have landed?

A: Here it is again, the feedback. Why is everyone so sensitive? I was just joking. Everyone’s so political these days, you can’t even say anything without offending someone.

Consider and demonstrate your immediate response in the moment as Colleague C. Also consider how you might have responded to Colleague A’s comment during the “calling-in”.

Scenario 3 (Group 3): In a meeting with two managers and several other staff members, you are wrapping up a discussion of the recent program changes and the related policies.

A: Thanks, everyone. I know it’s a lot, but I think I’we captured everything. Does anyone have any questions or concerns in sharing these with your teams?

B: Ugh, this is the ump-teenth time that this policy has changed. Honestly, I don’t even know what’s happening anymore. Everything is so confusing that I’m feeling schizophrenic.

Consider and demonstrate your immediate response and how you might “call-in” B as either Participant A or as another participant in the meeting. Note that B can be a manager or staff. 

Here are some resources around mental health: https://www.iexcellencestrategy.com/mentalhealth .

Scenario 4 (Group 4): During a small meeting, a colleague shares that they are trans.

A: Oh, wow! You don’t look trans. Cool. You might be the first openly trans person I know.

You notice the strained look on the colleague’s face.

Consider and demonstrate your immediate response (specifically in supporting the colleague in the moment), and how you might “call-in” A, presumably in private.

Scenario 5 (Group 5): During a meeting …

A: Thanks, everyone. So just to reiterate, it might feel like anti-racism is not as hot of a topic in the news, but we’re still continuing our efforts to address systemic discrimination in our sectors. Does anyone have any questions?

B: Sure. I do. Is anyone else disturbed by this socialist agenda?

A: Sorry, <B’s name>. Can you please clarify what you mean?

B: So, we’re all about diversity, but I feel like there is a contradiction. Let’s be honest, we don’t really want all kinds of diversity, right? I mean, I feel like we’re not allowed to have a diversity of opinions on diversity?

Consider and demonstrate hope you might respond if you were Colleague A. Also consider how you might respond to Colleague A’s if they were to share with you what happened to them.

SET 2

Scenario 1 (Group 1): One of your other colleagues, a woman of colour, has overheard a comment made by a fellow coworker (Colleague B) towards one of the Econ Sector staff. She approaches Colleague B privately. 

A: Hey, <insert B’s name>. Do you have a moment to chat?

B: Yes, of course.

A: I was there when Quinn shared with us they were trans. I know you didn’t mean any offence by what you said to them. In fact, they kinda laughed with you. Could I offer you an alternate perspective on how that might have landed? It’s just an offer.

B: Why do you have to be so aggressive? I’d really appreciate it if you wouldn't be so angry when you’re sharing your opinion.

A: Really?

Consider and demonstrate hope you might respond if you were Colleague A. Also consider how you might respond to Colleague A’s if they were to share with you what happened to them.

Scenario 2 (Group 2): You are on a panel conducting an interview. The applicant is a young man of colour who speaks with a thick accent, but answers all of the questions with enthusiasm and appears well-prepared and knowledgeable. You regrouped with the other panellists to discuss.

A: That applicant had quite an impressive background and solid qualifications. I think he’d do well here. 

B: I did like his energy and I think he was knowledgeable, but I can’t get past that accent. Don’t you think it makes it harder to understand him? I don’t know, maybe I’m just bad with accents.

Consider and demonstrate your immediate response as one of the other members on the interview panel and how you might “call-in” B, if necessary.

Scenario 3 (Group 3): You are on an interview panel. The applicant, B, is a woman. She answers the review questions thoroughly and thoughtfully.

A (Examiner): You’re doing really well. You can relax a bit. 

B (Applicant): Ok, thanks. I appreciate the feedback. 

C (Examiner): And you could smile more. 

The applicant lets out a nervous chuckle and is clearly taken aback.

Consider and demonstrate your immediate response as one of the three panel members, and how you might “call-in” C, presumably in private or after the interview is completed.

Scenario 4 (Group 4):  The executives are setting up for a working meeting … 

A (Chair): So, who’s taking notes for today’s meeting? 

B: How about Jane? I would do it, but her handwriting is way better. 

A (Chair): Sounds good to me. 

Consider and demonstrate your immediate response as one of the other committee members, and how you might “call-in” B and/or the committee Chair, presumably in private.