Addressing Unconscious Bias as a Leader
38mIntermediate2022-05-04
Authors

Stacey Gordon
Founder and CEO of Rework Work
Course details
Dismantling unhealthy workplaces requires action. Although it's increasingly common for companies to recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, many are unaware of bias in the cultures they've unwittingly created. Others might know there's a problem, but don't know how to properly address it. In this course, Stacey Gordon, CEO of Rework Work and an expert in helping companies move from awareness to action, teaches you how to identify bias and leverage proven tools for actively removing barriers and ensuring equity throughout your organization.
Learning objectives
Explore the adverse outcomes of bias and outline strategies for eliminating it.
Describe how to use power and influence in an inclusive way.
List methods for bringing diversity into your relationships.
Describe how to plan for unexpected and unpleasant circumstances.
Explain how to write policies and implement them.
Learning objectives
Explore the adverse outcomes of bias and outline strategies for eliminating it.
Describe how to use power and influence in an inclusive way.
List methods for bringing diversity into your relationships.
Describe how to plan for unexpected and unpleasant circumstances.
Explain how to write policies and implement them.
Skills covered
Workplace EquityInclusive LeadershipDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Leadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Unconscious bias as part of your DEIB journey
1. Making the Case for Addressing Unconscious Bias
- 02 - Becoming aware of unconscious bias
- 03 - Identifying unchecked bias
- 04 - The impact of unconscious bias
2. Challenge the Status Quo
- 05 - Acknowledging and confronting common biases
- 06 - Intentional power and influence
- 07 - The challenge of equity
- 08 - Expand your perspective
3. From Awareness to Action
- 09 - Acting with empathy
- 10 - Authenticity as a leader
- 11 - Leading in action
- 12 - Practices, policies, and procedures
Conclusion
- 13 - Sustaining the change
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