Recognizing and Challenging Unconscious Bias

Unconscious bias, also known as implicit bias or hidden bias, occurs whether a person realizes it or not. A person may think they are fair and without prejudice but their bias may cause them to act otherwise. Based on social stereotypes or preconceived opinions, unconscious bias goes beyond gender, race and age and can be based on many factors, including religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation and abilities, to name a few.

This course introduces unconscious bias, and how it affects the workplace and decisions we make. Throughout this course, there will be opportunities to reflect and actively work on disrupting and proactively counteracting our bias. You will learn how to tackle your blind spots and encourage inclusive thinking to support respectful teams.

1. Identify what Unconscious Bias is.
2. Recognize how Unconscious Bias affects you and others in your organization
3. Understand how it influences how we respond to new people or groups of people.
4. Learn how to recognize and manage your Unconscious Bias
5. The impact of Microaggressions
6. Create empathy and understanding of how actions and words may be perceived
7. Learn how to handle situations differently to achieve better results
8. Know how to think more critically and consciously when making decisions
9. Be aware of the dangers of prejudice and stereotyping other people
10. Have an action plan for how to implement your learning so it s sustainable and transferrable

Business professionals who want to learn, promote and lead an increasingly diverse workforce and client base, and promote an inclusive environment by overcoming unconscious bias.