Unconscious Bias Training for Leaders

Unconscious Bias Training

25-26 March

9 AM PT / 12 PM ET

1 PM PT / 4 PM ET

Course Overview

In today’s dynamic and diverse workplace, leaders and HR professionals must confront a powerful, yet often unseen, force: unconscious bias. This course goes beyond simply defining implicit bias; it’s a transformational journey designed to equip you with the practical skills needed to identify and dismantle it. You will learn to recognize the mental shortcuts that lead to unfair judgments and discover how to make intentional, equitable decisions in every aspect of the employee lifecycle. By actively confronting bias, you will not only improve the quality of your decisions but also build a more inclusive, innovative, and resilient team—a uniquely human capability that technology cannot replicate.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

Recognizethe existence and impact of unconscious bias in yourself and your organization.
Identifycommon types of biases and how they manifest in key business processes.
Developa personal toolkit of strategies to mitigate bias in your daily decisions.
Implementpractices that create more equitable and inclusive hiring, performance, and promotion processes.
Leadcourageous conversations about bias with your team, fostering a culture of trust and psychological safety.
Formulatean action plan for building a more inclusive and diverse workplace culture.

Course Outcomes

Course Content

Understanding the Landscape of Unconscious Bias

Analyze the difference between conscious and unconscious bias.
Examine the neurological origins of mental shortcuts and their purpose.
Discuss common types of bias, such as affinity bias, confirmation bias, and the halo effect.
Identify how unconscious bias affects team dynamics and individual interactions.
Evaluate the business impact of biased decisions on innovation, retention, and performance.

Analyze how unconscious bias can influence recruitment and hiring decisions.
Examine the role of bias in performance reviews, promotions, and compensation.
Discuss the impact of bias on project assignments and professional development opportunities.
Identify signs of microaggressions and other subtle forms of bias in the workplace.
Formulate strategies to audit and improve your own departmental processes for equity.

Diagnosing Bias in the Employee Lifecycle

Tactical Skills for Mitigating Bias

Practice self-reflection techniques to uncover personal biases.
Develop a “pause and question” mindset before making a judgment or decision.
Discuss the importance of diverse perspectives and how to seek them out.
Examine proven methods for objective decision-making, such as structured interviews and blind resume reviews.
Implement a personal action plan for reducing your own biases and tracking your progress.

Facilitate open and honest discussions with your team about unconscious bias.
Develop skills to interrupt and correct biased language and behaviors constructively.
Discuss how to lead inclusive meetings where all voices are heard and valued.
Examine your role in creating a psychologically safe environment for diverse team members.
Formulate a plan for holding your team accountable for inclusive practices and behaviors.

Leading Inclusive Teams

Building a System of Equity

Analyze how HR policies and procedures can either reinforce or mitigate bias.
Develop a framework for creating equitable performance management and feedback systems.
Examine how to design fair and transparent talent development and succession planning processes.
Discuss the importance of transparent communication and data sharing to build trust.
Formulate a strategy for fostering diversity and inclusion as a core organizational value.

Identify key metrics to track the effectiveness of your bias-mitigation efforts.
Discuss how to collect and analyze employee feedback related to inclusion and belonging.
Examine how to build a feedback loop for continuous improvement.
Formulate a long-term vision for embedding bias-aware behaviors into your company culture.
Discuss the critical role of leadership accountability in sustaining a bias-aware environment.