Overcoming Unconscious Bias

This session pairs the awareness identified in Foundations of Unconscious Bias with strategies for authentic organizational inclusivity and diversity. Participants learn techniques for changing perspectives, deepening empathy, and changing culture. When we practice both empathy and curiosity, we are more open-minded and less judgmental. The quality of our decision-making improves because we have been less biased and more inclusive in the information we’ve gathered.

The energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationships

Brené Brown

Objectives:

• Learn the four aspects of empathy and evaluate yourself on each aspect
• Learn the power of curiosity and empathy to fuel connection
• Understand that building broader connections helps reduce Unconscious Bias
• Explore careful and bold courage to address biases

Outcomes:

• Using empathy to overcome unconscious bias
• Create authentic connection by asking questions and using empathy
• Engage in curiosity to shift from judging others to learning more about them
• Provide a framework to address biases (careful and bold courage)

Note: This is Part II of a series and can be combined with Part I.