Understanding Unconscious Bias

Date: 

Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 10:00am to 12:00pm

In this 2-hour virtual workshop, you will learn how the brain is naturally inclined to make generalizations that may negatively impact others and learn how to manage it. When these biases results in stereotypes and biases, marginalized employees are at greater risk to suffer unfair treatment and judgment through no fault of their own. While we cannot completely rid ourselves of unconscious bias, we can learn how to identify and disrupt bias. This workshop reveals bias as a byproduct of socialization and provides insight on circumstances where there is a heightened risk of bias.
 
EDIB Academy was created to increase cultural competency among Harvard employees and foster a community of engagement around inclusion and belonging. This series shares perspectives on marginalized identities with an emphasis on reflection and understanding on foundational EDIB concepts. Understanding Unconscious Bias is the second installment in the 6-module series.
 
Participants will increase their level of knowledge in:
 
  • Understanding the roots of bias
  • Defining different types of bias and how they effect us at work
  • Identifying factors that contribute to bias
  • Implementing strategies to manage bias and make more equitable decisions
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