Bias Awareness for an Inclusive Environment

Overview

Delivery method

Classroom

Duration

Various

Audience

Other Government Department Employee

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

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

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