Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
Learn the foundations of unconscious bias and how it shows up in the workplace
Have you ever wanted to learn about how unconscious bias plays out in the workplace? What that term really means? What terms such as diversity, equity, and inclusion mean? We've taken the foundations of our in-person workshops and have created a unique, interactive, and engaging experience that not only provides you with the fundamental knowledge to help you gain a greater understanding of difference at work, but will also provide you with ways to address unconscious bias, all on your own time. This five module course can be taken at your own pace, and will include a monthly Ask Me Anything (AMA) webinar with an expert facilitator.
You'll have access to this course for one year and can attend as many monthly AMA webinars as you like, and receive a Certificate of Completion once you've completed the course!
MODULES:
In Module One, we'll cover some of the foundations of diversity, equity, and inclusion (also known as DEI). We'll talk about unconscious bias and how it shows up, and cover key topics such as intersectionality and social identity groups.
In Module Two, we'll take a deep dive into unconscious bias. We'll talk about what it is and how it manifests. We'll also talk about specific types of biases that can show up in the workplace.
In Module Three, we'll review a few research studies that show how unconscious bias manifests in the workplace and beyond.
In Module Four, we'll provide some more real world examples by talking with people who have experienced unconscious bias firsthand. We'll also invite you to join the conversation and share any experiences that you may have had.
In Module Five, we'll invite you to create your own personalized action plan where you can reflect on everything that you've learned over the previous four modules and apply that learning to your own life and work, whether it's the next day, the next month, or the next year after you've completed this course.
Your Instructor
SGO Co-CEO Felicia Jadczak is a recognized speaker, strategist, and voice in the field of diversity and inclusion. She has deep, extensive and personal experience with leadership, innovation, women in the workforce, multiracial concerns, and disability. She has worked in the technology industry for over ten years before moving on to the startup and consulting life. She holds an MBA and a Masters in Information Systems from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University and is also the recipient of Georgetown University’s Certificate in Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Management.
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Fatima Dainkeh is the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Facilitator for She+ Geeks Out, specializing in topics about racism, sexism and the intersectionality of social identities. She has facilitated conversations and conducted trainings with leaders and members of schools, organizations and companies to help raise equity consciousness, while also providing knowledge, tips and strategies to help support institutional change. As a facilitator who believes in the power of sharing our stories, Fatima uses storytelling as a platform for individuals and groups to connect with one another. She believes that things can shift between individuals or within an institution when people can begin to connect and understand each other.
Fatima Dainkeh received her MPH in Community Assessment, Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation (CAPDIE) and Maternal and Child Health from Boston University School of Public Health, and earned her BA in Religious Studies and Anthropology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. In her free time, she is a storyteller and photographer.
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Course Curriculum
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StartWelcome (2:22)
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StartIntroductory Survey
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StartFramework and Guidelines
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StartNoticing and Naming
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StartFoundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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StartDiversity: Understanding Social Identity Groups
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StartVideo: Stories of Identity (3:11)
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StartAssignment: Cultural Identity Inventory
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StartThe Power of Inclusion
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StartEquity, Not Equality
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StartVideo: Understanding Intersectionality (6:20)
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StartIntroduction: Research on Bias in the Workplace
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StartCase Study #1: Orchestras and Blind Auditions
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StartCase Study #2: Ethnicity and Bias
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StartCase Study #3: Discrimination in the Customer Service Industry
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StartCase Study #4: Creating a Diverse Candidate Pool
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StartAssignment: How has the research changed your thinking?
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