Unconscious Bias

Unconscious biases are our implicit people preferences, formed by our socialisation, our experiences, and our exposure to others' views about other groups of people, for example in the media. Our experiences act as social filters which we use to make judgements and assessments of those around us. We are hard-wired to place people into different categories.
 

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Unconscious Bias

Unconscious Bias

Course Code: VILT-UB

  • 90-minute live session delivered virtually or in-person (Perfect for use as part of a blended learning programme)

  • This is available for groups and teams

  • Part of our Core Library

During this 90-minute session, you will delve into the topic of unconscious bias and how it can affect our daily lives. The course will look at different types of bias that typically influence our thinking and decision-making processes. 

By the end of the session, you will have developed some strategies to help overcome the impact that unconscious bias can have in the workplace. Unconscious biases are our implicit people preferences, formed by our socialisation, our experiences, and our exposure to others' views about other groups of people, for example in the media. 

Our experiences act as social filters which we use to make judgements and assessments of those around us. We are hard-wired to place people into different categories.
 

 

This short session is for people who would like to understand unconscious bias and develop the ability to mitigate its effects.

  • Explain the difference between our reflective and reflexive minds
  • List three types of unconscious bias and explain where they come from
  • Identify micro-inequities and micro-affirmations
  • Describe a range of strategies to overcome the negative impact of unconscious bias
  • What is Unconscious Bias?
  • Associations
  • Reflective and reflexive minds
  • Pattern recognition
  • Types of Unconscious Bias
  • Unconscious bias types
  • Cognitive errors and unconscious bias
  • Work-based study scenarios
  • Stereotypes
  • When does unconscious bias come into play?
  • Signs of Unconscious Bias
  • Types of micro-messages
  • How are micro-messages communicated?
  • Overcoming Unconscious Bias
  • A two-way strategy solution
  • Overcoming negative impacts
  • Do‘s and don‘ts when interacting with different people
  • Positive actions
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Unconscious Bias

Unconscious Bias

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  • Unconscious Bias Infographic
  • Unconscious Bias Podcast
  • Unconscious Bias Quiz
  • Unconscious Bias Scenario Cards
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Unconscious Bias
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