February 2024 LCHRA Meeting - Implicit Bias

This session looks deeply at unconscious and hidden bias that stems from the associations that people unknowingly hold about themselves and others based on perceptions of race and skin-color. Participants in this session will learn about the unconscious stereotypes and assumptions that often are contrary to espoused beliefs about racial equity and justice that people express. You will also learn to consider the ways to mitigate the negative impact and address Implicit Racial Bias both personally and professionally. Key Learning Objectives ¦ How biases are formed in the brain and how to become more aware of your own personal biases. ¦ Techniques to overcome unconscious bias. ¦ Ways to prevent unconscious bias from affecting work decisions. ¦ Six common instances of unconscious bias. ¦ How unconscious biases can lead to discrimination. ¦ Tips to examine biases to weaken their influence. https://bit.ly/3wjeJ1T