Unconscious Bias' awareness for Diversity and Inclusion
summary
Unconscious bias is framed as a fast brain shortcut driven by midbrain/hindbrain patterns versus slower neocortex reasoning, so awareness plus practice reduces its impact. Uses the Implicit Association Test and quick word‑association profiling to reveal surprising bias scores (about 52–60% association of leadership words with men). Organizations run one‑day trainings, one‑on‑one emotional intelligence coaching, rewrite gendered job ads, track case studies and reward inclusive teams to improve hiring, promotion and mentoring decisions.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Introduction
- 5:37Brain
- 13:55Biases
- 18:33Impact of Bias
- 20:04Example of Bias
- 23:24How to overcome Bias
- 26:23Impulse Control
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