Touchy and True: Unconscious Bias and You

Wednesday, October 28 | 11:30AM–12:20PM | Meeting Room 106
Session Type: Professional Development

Unconscious bias is your brain's way of filling in gaps with knowledge from past experience. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but it can lead to bad decisions. What role does your own unconscious bias play in suboptimal decisions? What can you do to overcome the pitfalls of unconscious bias in today's workplace?


Outcomes: Better understand, recognize, and acknowledge the value of diversity within your organization * Increase your ability to recognize and acknowledge your own unconscious bias and take greater responsibility for your attitudes and behaviors * Understand the consequences of unconscious bias and its impact on leadership and the workplace * Have a "what to do on Monday" action step for when you return to work

Presenters

  • Catherine Ashcraft

    Sr. Research Scientist, University of Colorado Boulder
  • Stephanie Cox

    Assistant Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Trinity College
  • Michele Kelmer

    Director, Faculty Engagement & Outreach, Indiana University Bloomington
  • Cathy O'Bryan

    Chief Executive Officer, Unizin, Ltd.

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