About this course
Unconscious bias can have real consequences on employee experience, and over time, it hinders the organisations ability to execute its business. Yet, talking about issues of race, diversity and prejudice in the workplace can be uncomfortable. From a risk vs. reward perspective, business-people typically avoid these topics thinking we could do more harm than good. However, the outpouring of grief, anger and action after recent, high-profile tragedies are pushing us to be more open about our biases.
What you will learn
- What we mean by Unconscious Bias and where are they formed
- What types of biases exist both in your own environments and further afield
- Recognising where your own biases exist and defining strategies to begin eliminating them
- Understanding intent and the part it plays in biases
Recent reviews
A very thought provoking and challenging topic as we all have unconscious bias and there wasn’t really enough time to explore this individually. Might have helped if we had done a questionnaire, as in previous modules, as have found this helps consolidate my understanding.
Felt this was very thought provoking and informative. Cultural intelligence is very important to me dealing with such a vast range of people so my knowledge and awareness can always be improved.
Contents really made me aware that I am and can be bias without knowing or wanting to