Overview
Unconscious biases are social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness. Bias is an ordinary, human tendency, but can have far-reaching consequences if certain individuals and groups are disadvantaged. This professional development will explore the topic in more depth to increase personal and company-wide awareness. Learners will explore practical, realistic approaches for reducing unconscious bias in the modern workplace.
Learning objectives
- Explore the meaning of unconscious bias
- Learn more about the impact of unconscious bias in the workplace
- Develop awareness of our own individual biases
- Explore how unconscious bias can be tackled at an organisational level