This course explores the concept of unconscious bias, how it affects decision-making, workplace relationships, and overall business success. Participants will gain an understanding of how biases form, their impact on hiring, promotions, teamwork, and customer interactions, and practical strategies to identify and mitigate them.
Key Topics Covered:
- The definition and science behind unconscious bias and why it affects everyone.
- How biases develop through personal experiences, media, and societal influences.
- The impact of unconscious bias on hiring, promotions, workplace relationships, and team dynamics.
- Common types of bias, including affinity bias, gender bias, racial and ethnic bias, name bias, age bias, and disability bias.
- The role of unconscious bias in decision-making and business operations.
- Strategies to recognize, challenge, and reduce unconscious bias in the workplace.
- Techniques for fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment.
By the End of This Course, You Will Have Learned:
- How unconscious bias shapes perceptions and influences workplace interactions.
- Methods to identify your own unconscious biases and their potential impact.
- Techniques to counteract biases in decision-making, hiring, and promotions.
- How to create a more inclusive and innovative work environment.
- Ways to engage with diverse perspectives to improve teamwork and business outcomes.
By applying these insights and strategies, participants can contribute to a more inclusive, productive, and fair workplace culture.