Ulrike Schwarz-Runer: Boston Consulting Group — Building a Psychologically Safe Legal Department

Ulrike Schwarz-Runer, Managing Director and Senior Partner, GC and CLO at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), has long been a champion for DEI and psychological safety in the workplace.

While she’s overseeing BCG’s global legal operations, she’s also leveraging her position to empower her people to feel safe and heard while participating in international forums on inclusivity.

Ulrike shares how BCG is driving DEI initiatives through innovation, effective communication, and expertise deployment.

Join us as we discuss:

➡️[5:11] Why diverse teams are more effective and innovative

➡️[14:32] The importance of psychological safety in the workplace

➡️[21:39] Keeping the human connection in digital transformation

Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:

➡️The Positive Domino Effect of Psychological Safety (BCG)

➡️Flexible Teams Are Key for In-house Lawyers to Share Expertise (Financial Times)

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