Understanding Bias and Prejudice; Bringing the Unconscious Conscious

This 2-hour foundational class supports participants increasing their awareness of their own personal biases - both explicit and implicit - and how these biases impact the ways in which we navigate the world.  Learning to give your first impressions a second look is a challenging undertaking that requires humility, curiosity, and patience.  I use a combination of videos, polls, and storytelling to define and explore some of the biases and prejudices that impact many of us, oftentimes outside of our conscious awareness.

In this class we explore:

· The differences between and the importance of diversity and inclusion;

· How different aspects of our identities impact how we see the world and how we are seen in the world;

· The differences between explicit and implicit bias and the role of stereotypes;

· Several common implicit biases that occur in the workplace;

· Practical, effective strategies to challenge our own implicit biases;

· The definition of prejudice and its potential impact in the workplace; and

· The creation of a personal anti-bias action plan.