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Unconscious Bias

Unconscious bias is the tendency to perceive people or events in a certain way when we make 'snap' decisions or assessments about them.

This can impact how we work with others and our decisions, resulting in illegal, discriminatory behaviour.

Our Unconscious Bias Training Course helps your employees understand unconscious bias and the impact that it can have at work. It also explains the measures to combat this potentially illegal behaviour.

We have a companion Unconscious Bias for Managers Training Course for those in leadership positions.

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  • 20 Minutes
  • For all staff
  • Based on UK legislation, but suitable for global audiences upon the removal of UK-specific references and translation as necessary

Learning objectives

  • Recognise what unconscious bias is and the potential consequences
  • Be self-aware and identify your own hidden biases
  • Take steps to address your own unconscious biases
  • Challenge others and speak up if you witness unconscious bias at work

    What can you expect your employees to learn?

Introduction

Understanding unconscious bias

  • Reducing unconscious bias at work
  • Different forms of bias
  • Examples
  • You make the call: Unconscious bias or not?
  • Unconscious bias at the top

Best practice for preventing unconscious bias

  • Scenario 1: Nancy
  • Scenario 2: Chung
  • Scenario 3: Alison

Summary

Affirmation

Assessment

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