Understanding and Counteracting Conscious and Unconscious Bias

by Alice Meredith

This course is designed as a resource to help organizations and communities build more diverse and inclusive cultures. In this course, we take a deep look into what bias is, where it stems from, and the harm it can cause to others.

What you'll learn

Studies in human behavior show that all people are hardwired to have bias. This course, Understanding and Counteracting Conscious and Unconscious Bias, is designed as a resource to help organizations and communities build more diverse and inclusive cultures. First, you'll take a deep look into what bias is, where it stems from, and the harm it can cause to others. Next, you’ll learn to differentiate between conscious and unconscious bias and learn why we have it and where it comes from. Then, you'll discover skills and techniques to help counteract the bias within everyone to ensure all humans are respected and valued for their unique differences. By the end of this course, you'll have learned skills to help you become more inclusive in your communication, behaviors, and interactions with others.

About the author

Alice has been leading and supporting high performing teams for over 30 years. Alice is a Senior HR Professional (SPHR) and Culture Strategist. Her experience includes 30 years of leadership holding positions of Regional Director, District Manager, Senior HR Market Manager and Senior Manager Labor & Employee Relations. She is a skilled facilitator and content creator and has pioneered multiple innovative concepts and techniques that enhance leadership effectiveness. She is passionately commit... more

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