ELEV-HD 008: Unconscious Bias

ELEV-HD 008: Unconscious Bias

Unconscious biases are a part of the human experience, residing deep within our minds, often without our awareness. These biases can significantly impact the decisions we make in our personal lives and within the workplace.

Welcome to our “Unconscious Bias” workshop, where your participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of various unconscious biases, their effects on company culture and practices, and strategies for addressing them effectively.

Course Highlights:

Module One: Getting Started
– Setting the Stage for a Successful Workshop
– Defining Workshop Objectives
– Pre-Assignment for Initial Awareness

Module Two: Unpacking Unconscious Bias
– Definition of Unconscious Bias
– How It Operates
– Identifying Triggers
– Understanding Its Impact
– Practical Illustrations
– Review Questions for Learning Reinforcement

Module Three: Types of Unconscious Bias (Part I)
– Affinity Bias
– The Halo Effect
– Attribution Bias
– Confirmation Bias
– Practical Examples
– Review Questions to Solidify Knowledge

Module Four: Types of Unconscious Bias (Part II)
– The Horns Effect
– The Contrast Effect
– Beauty Bias
– Height Bias
– Real-World Illustrations
– Review Questions for Understanding

Module Five: Types of Unconscious Bias (Part III)
– Conformity Bias
– Gender Bias
– Name Bias
– Ageism Bias
– Practical Scenarios
– Review Questions for Application

Module Six: Impact on Company
– Influence on Recruitment
– Shaping Opinions
– Impact on Employee Turnover and Morale
– Repercussions for Reputation
– Practical Scenarios
– Review Questions for Assessment

Module Seven: Mitigating Unconscious Bias
– Setting Clear Expectations
– Encouraging Open Feedback
– Promoting Participation and Inclusion
– Employee Training
– Practical Scenarios
– Review Questions for Skill Reinforcement

Module Eight: Effective Training
– Key Components of Unconscious Bias Training
– Identifying the Right Candidates for Training
– Conducting Training Sessions
– Checking for Participant Understanding
– Practical Scenarios
– Review Questions for Validation

Module Nine: Promoting Inclusion
– Educating the Workforce
– Celebrating Diversity and Differences
– Active Listening to Employee Perspectives
– Strengthening Anti-Discrimination Policies
– Practical Scenarios
– Review Questions for Learning Validation

Module Ten: The Benefits of Addressing Unconscious Bias
– Fostering a More Inclusive Workplace Culture
– Ethical Considerations
– Financial Implications
– Legal Compliance
– Practical Scenarios
– Review Questions for Knowledge Application

Module Eleven: Handling Complaints
– Gathering Comprehensive Information
– Assessing the Credibility of Complaints
– Conducting Interviews with Involved Parties
– Taking Action Against Offenders
– Practical Scenarios
– Review Questions to Reinforce Learning

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
– Insights from Experienced Professionals
– Recap of Key Workshop Concepts
– Key Takeaways and Valuable Lessons
– Action Plans and Participant Evaluations for Continuous Growth

Invest in creating a workplace that values inclusivity and combats unconscious biases by enrolling your team in our “Unconscious Bias” workshop. Through knowledge and understanding, you can foster a culture of diversity, equity, and respect.