Overview:

This course, brought to you in collaboration with Racing to Equity, aims to inspire you by expanding one’s understanding of implicit bias using a racial analysis and with actionable strategies to confront implicit biases effectively in your personal and professional lives. This course will allow for personal growth and healing and also support our leadership professional practices by exploring how fostering a culture where bias is acknowledged and mitigated, organizations can create environments where all individuals, regardless of race or background, feel valued, honored and respected.

Together, you will rise to move from bias to belonging, contributing to honoring our personal and collective humanity and co-creating and sustaining a more equitable and supportive workplace culture in our beloved communities!

Learning Objectives

• Understanding Implicit Bias: Explore what implicit bias is, how it develops, and its pervasive influence on how we make meaning of the world, shapes and informs behaviors and influences decision-making processes for individuals and organizations.
• Recognizing Bias in Action: Learn to identify common forms of implicit racial bias in everyday situations, both personal and professional.
• Impact on Individuals and Organizations: Discuss the detrimental effects of biases on our personal well-being, workplace dynamics, collaboration, and overall organizational culture.
• Strategies for Mitigation: Discover practical techniques and tools to mitigate biases, foster belonging, and promote equity within teams and across the organization.

Training Content

Module 1: Introduction to Implicit Bias

• Definition and types of biases
• Cognitive processes involved in bias formation
• Distinction between explicit and implicit biases

Module 2: Exploring Implicit Racial Bias

• Case studies and examples illustrating implicit racial bias in various contexts
• Video demonstrations and simulations to simulate bias recognition

Module 3: Impact and Consequences

• Discussion on the impact of biases on decision-making, relationships, and organizational culture
• Real-world examples of how bias manifests and its consequences

Module 4: Tools and Strategies for Mitigation

• Techniques for interrupting bias in real-time
• Best practices for creating an inclusive environment
• Role-playing scenarios to practice applying mitigation strategies

Delivery Format

Video Module: 40-minute pre-recorded professional development session has video segments covering each topic area, ensuring flexibility for participants to access content at their convenience.

Accessibility Note: This course is fully captioned.