Case Study: A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Exercise Conducted in the U.S. South

Keywords: Privilege, Empathy, Role-playing

Abstract: This case study presents a novel diversity, equity and inclusion exercise conducted in January 2022 in a medium-sized town in the U.S. South. The purpose of this case study is to offer best practices and actionable tools for other instructors, leaders, and activists to replicate in their own respective classrooms, universities, organizations, and communities. The exercise was conducted by the author of this submission at an event designed as a listening session with roundtable discussions and breakout sessions to investigate why there is very little diversity in the merger and acquisition industry in the region.