Tackling Unconscious Bias

 

Why this workshop?

 

Bias, by its very nature, is unconscious. We’re all guilty of it and most of us are completely unware of it and the extent to which it affects our interactions with others and the way we make decisions. Unconscious biases may causes us to make assumptions based on ethnicity, age, gender, and any other aspects of one’s appearance and act accordingly. Sometimes this can be a positive, but oftentimes this has a negative impact and may even lead to conflict. Understanding what bias is, how it impacts our decisions and bringing it to the surface in a way that allows us to become independent of it is key to fostering more inclusive and intercultural workplaces, practices and leadership. Such awareness lays the groundwork for fostering a truly inclusive workplace—that not only produces innovation, but results in happier and healthier teams.

What we aim to achieve.

 

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand how unconscious bias influences our decisions and actions

  • Recognise the importance of awareness of different perspectives and empathy for others

  • Be aware of and set aside old patterns to become more inclusive in their decisions and actions

  • Spot microagressions in themselves and others and mindfully address them

  • Commit to and develop an action plan for taking at least one action to mitigate the influence of unconscious bias

Who is it for?

 

  • HR administration and recruitment managers who want to support address unconscious bias in the hiring and learning & development process

  • Team Leaders and supervisors who want to foster more inclusive teams

  • Anyone who wants to manage their unconscious biases for more wholesome and productive workplace interactions

What we will cover.

  • Features of an inclusive workplace

  • What biases are and how they are formed

  • Foundational understanding of how bias affects decision-making

  • Types of biases

  • Suggested behaviours and actions to mitigate biases

  • Practical tools for suspending judgement

Duration:

1/2 to 1 Day

Workshop contents may vary based on duration.