Understanding Unconscious Bias and How it Affects Your Decision Making

Introduction

We all have our own stereotypes and prejudices, and they might creep into the decisions that we make. This is commonly referred to as our unconscious bias.

This 30-minute e-Learning programme is designed to raise awareness of unconscious bias and how it occurs. Consideration will be given to the different examples of unconscious bias and the way they affect the decisions we make and the conclusions that we reach.

In addition, the programme will explore the impact of unconscious bias on the development of prejudice, the behaviour of groups and the way that it impacts on effective diversity.

What You Will Learn

With interactive learning activities, knowledge checks and key reminder messages, the programme covers the following:

• Defining unconscious bias
• Different forms of unconscious bias
• Unconscious bias and prejudice
• Why unconscious bias occurs
• Unconscious bias and diversity
• How to address unconscious bias

You can take each section at your own pace, picking up where you left off and are able to see your progress throughout.