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The Roots of Bias: Understanding the First Step to Inclusion

Identify personal biases & understand their impact in the workplace. Equip employees with tools to mitigate the impacts of bias to foster a more diverse, inclusive, & equitable work environment.

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Create a workplace culture for everyone to do their best work.

As organizations invest more time and money into DEI programs and policies, programs will have

6X

more innovative business outcomes

22%

higher retention rates

8X

better business outcomes

35%

out perform peers financially

Unconscious bias is a pervasive yet often overlooked issue that affects decision-making, workplace dynamics, and overall organizational performance. This course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to understand, recognize, and address unconscious biases.

Training outline & objectives

Understanding bias & related concepts

  • Differentiate between bias, stereotype, prejudice, and discrimination, gaining clarity on each concept's definition and implications.
  • Explore reliable sources and common manifestations of bias in the workplace, including microinequities and microaggressions.

Reflecting on personal biases

  • Engage in self-reflection to recognize and acknowledge personal biases, understanding their potential impact on workplace dynamics and decision-making processes.
  • Explore the cognitive neuroscience behind bias, examining how biases form and influence perceptions and behaviors.

Recognizing bias in workplace behaviors

  • Identify workplace behaviors and decisions that may be influenced by bias, fostering awareness of biased practices and their consequences.
  • Examine the impact of bias on organizational culture, employee interactions, and diversity initiatives.

Applying strategies to manage bias

  • Learn strategies and techniques to manage the effects of unconscious bias in the workplace, including interrupting bias, challenging assumptions, and fostering inclusive behaviors.
  • Explore practical approaches to mitigate bias in decision-making processes, promote diversity and inclusion, and create a more equitable work environment.
BENEFITS OF EQUITY & INCLUSION TRAINING

This training will help your leaders & managers

Define inclusive leadership

Engage direct repors with empathy

Influence upwards with inclusion

Drive equitable business decisions

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"I've learned today that this is an ongoing process that will be continually evolving. I think [the instructor] is an amazing facilitator and I love how she always had valuable insights and examples to share from personal experiences. It was very interactive and she kept it "fresh" all the way. I loved it!"
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November 2022

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