It’s no surprise if we are optimistic for 2022. It’s no surprise either that many employees have mixed emotions around what the new year might bring. Some white employees’ statuses in their organization and society, help them look forward to returning to work. With eager anticipation I might add. Not true for some employees who identify as peoples of African descent, Indigenous or peoples of colour (BIPOC), not true for employees who are marginalized such as LGBTQ2S+ community.
DAYS 1 & 2: MANAGING (UN)CONSCIOUS BIAS
AGENDA
I read an inspiring article written by Bea Boccalandro in the January 2021, HBR issue that was titled Why Your Values Belong at Work, https://hbr.org/2021/01/why-your-values-belong-at-work
“Benefit of the Doubt”-the act of assuming that a person deserves our trust. So, we assume good intent on their part by accepting them as having honest intention.
A few months ago, I enrolled in an online local networking program. A national version was offered shortly after, and I quickly signed up. It was a really valuable experience. The chance to meet other business owners from a variety of industries made for a rich experience.
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What is unconscious bias? Many of our subconscious beliefs are summed up as stereotypes that we hold about the world and other people. Simply put, we are programmed to see certain individuals and groups of people as different from us. Using interactive tools such as improvisation and holding council, this course will help you create a safe place for learning how to have difficult conversations.
