Our attitudes and behaviors can be influenced by our instinctive feelings as much as by our rational thought. To not become overwhelmed by the volume of choices we face every day, our brains make unconscious decisions. And these subconscious perceptions can span race, gender, appearance, age, wealth, and more.
Explore the concept of unconscious bias and examine its impact on our interactions with others in the workplace. Increase your awareness and understanding of concepts that are key to working in our increasingly diverse organizations.
Learning Objectives:
· Define unconscious bias
· Examine bias perceptions and types of bias
· Explore ways to combat unconscious bias