Unconscious bias is a key cause of inequity and exclusion in organizations today, yet research shows that de-biasing individual minds is virtually impossible. This course delves into the latest academic evidence on unconscious bias and behavioral science to uncover specific strategies that work for employees and organizations to overcome the negative effects of their biases.
Course ID: MUB
Mitigating Unconscious Bias
Learning Objectives
- Understand the nature and practical manifestations of unconscious bia
- Apply a common language to discuss bias and its effects
- Differentiate between individual and organizational/systemic bias
- Implement practical interventions to mitigate the effects of unconscious bias at the individual and organizational level
Major Topics
- Unconscious bias
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Behavioral science and behavioral design
- Nudging behavior change for individuals and organizations
- Specific evidence-based interventions for individuals to mitigate the effects of their biases
- Specific evidence-based interventions for organizations to mitigate the effects of biases in their processes, systems and environments
Advanced Preparations
None
Who Should Attend
Everyone; Especially useful for executives, managers, team leaders and HR professionals
Fields of Study
Personnel/Human Resources, Personal DevelopmentPrerequisites
None