The Power and Impact of Unconscious Bias and Micro Messages for Employees: Understanding the challenge of unconscious bias is important in a diverse, rapidly changing and complex society. Learning to recognize decisions based upon unconscious bias is essential. This three and one-half hours course will help staff members understand the components of unconscious bias and micro-messages. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss key terms, develop appropriate strategies for addressing micro-inequities and micro-aggressions and emphasize our individual role in building an inclusive environment.

Audience: Faculty, staff
Format: In-person course, offered by the Office of Human Resources
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The Power and Impact of Unconscious Bias for Managers: Learning to recognize decisions based upon unconscious bias is essential. Managers are important links to a positive workplace climate. This three and one-half hours course helps managers understand the components of unconscious bias and micro-messages. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss key terms, develop appropriate strategies for addressing micro- inequities and micro-aggressions and discuss important ways to support staff with micro-affirmations and workplace strategies that build an inclusive work environment.

Audience: Faculty, staff
Format: In-person course, offered by the Office of Human Resources
More information: View the full course description