Unconscious Bias

Overview

Our brains are so infinitely complex, we’re not even aware of most processes that are constantly occurring. It’s possible that one of those processes could be contributing to unconscious bias, along with other bad habits. This course will discuss different types of cognitive, motivation, perceptive, and behavioral biases that may show up in daily interactions at your workplace. Practicing self-awareness and admitting that you might have your own bias is a crucial step in reducing the effect bias has on your decision-making and ability to gain the trust of your team.

Learning Objectives

• Identify your bottom-up responses and how they can affect your daily life;
• Learn new ways to relate to all people without acting on stereotypes or bias;
• Determine whether your self-perception matches how others perceive you;
• Apply three mental tools to check and manage your bias;

Course Modules

• Your Top-Down and Bottom-Up Brain
• You Can Understand Your Motivations
• How Do People Perceive You?
• Beware of Your Assumptions
• Mental Short Cuts May Slow You Down
• Stereotypes Can Limit Your View
• Recognize Your Own Bias
• Break Your Bias Habit
• Challenge Your Biased Storytelling
• Your Optimism is a Good Thing