Bias Awareness for an Inclusive Environment

Overview

Delivery method

Classroom

Duration

Various

Audience

Other Government Department Employee

Description

Understanding unconscious biases are powerful and often outside of our awareness and how to address them. Implicit biases may be associated with stereotyping and discrimination and they can be a barrier to creating an inclusive environment. This course addresses questions of unconscious or implicit bias to help ensure that your work environment is a respectful and inclusive one.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• understand the key concepts related to unconscious bias
• recognize the role of the brain in bias and perception of power
• apply a simple model for understanding and assessing the behaviour of people and groups
• consider behaviour as it relates to change, timelines, hierarchy, team dynamics and performance management
• explore good practices to address unconscious bias

Notes: This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis.

For more information, please contact Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca