Description
The Mitigate Your Unconscious Bias training is a transformative programme specifically designed to help participants gain a better understanding of how unconscious biases can negatively impact inclusion and high performance within teams.
This training programme goes beyond typical compliance-focused approaches by shifting the focus to individuals and identifying specific, effective behaviours that can help create more effective leaders and high performing teams.
Participants are encouraged to collaborate and engage in meaningful discussions to identify and address any biases, both conscious and unconscious, that may exist within their organisation.
By doing so, they can contribute to fostering a more inclusive work culture that embraces and values diversity, ensuring that all employees feel respected and empowered to thrive.
With its comprehensive and holistic training approach, Mitigate Your Unconscious Bias Training offers practical tools and strategies to help organisations recognise and challenge ingrained biases.
This training is an ideal solution for companies aiming to build a more equitable, inclusive, and high performance work environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated and innovation can flourish.
Learning objectives
- Understand the concept of unconscious bias and its impact on diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as on collaboration, decision-making and management.
- Recognise your own unconscious biases and learn strategies to reduce their influence on thoughts, actions and decisions.
- Develop effective communication skills to address and prevent unconscious bias behaviour in the workplace.
- Learn practical techniques for promoting an inclusive environment that recognises and values different perspectives.
- Discover tools and resources to support self-reflection and growth in addressing unconscious bias.
Format
This training is typically delivered as a 45-90 minute keynote, virtual or in person, with time built in for peer-to-peer interaction with the audience and Q&A. It can range from a short 25-minute TED-style talk to a 60-90 minute keynote to a half- or full-day workshop with extensive interactive exercises.
Interested in having Vivian Acquah CDE® speak at your
next event or hire her for workshops?
Vivian is a great speaker who knows how to inspire an audience and convey a powerful message in a safe environment.
Vivian is available for virtual keynotes, events, summits, workshops, roundtable discussions, webinars and podcast interviews.
She knows how to inspire managers, inclusion professionals, HR professionals, L&D professionals and decision makers who want to do better when it comes to strengthening inclusion & employee sustainability.
Warning: it is important to share that Vivian Acquah CDE® may sometimes talk about food during a presentation or a lecture, a few times during this talk. Please have your (healthy) snacks ready. Vivian Acquah cannot be held responsible for any (unhealthy) cravings.
Inclusion Training/ Workshops
Why is it important to mitigate unconscious biases at work?
Why is it important to mitigate unconscious biases at work?
Reducing unconscious bias improves fairness in workplace decisions by ensuring that choices related to hiring, promotions, pay, and daily interactions are based on objective criteria rather than stereotypes or personal preferences.
Elevate your team’s performance with our inclusion training!
How does reducing unconscious bias improve fairness in workplace decisions?
Reducing unconscious bias improves fairness in workplace decisions by ensuring that choices related to hiring, promotions, pay, and daily interactions are based on objective criteria rather than stereotypes or personal preferences.
Elevate your team’s performance with our inclusion training!
Why is ongoing bias awareness crucial for maintaining workplace fairness?
Ongoing bias awareness is crucial for maintaining workplace fairness because unconscious biases are deeply ingrained, often operating without our conscious knowledge, and can continuously influence decisions, behaviours, and interactions over time.
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How does tackling bias enhance innovation and team collaboration
Tackling bias is not just about fairness—it is a strategic necessity for unlocking the full potential of diverse teams, driving innovation, and building stronger, more collaborative workplaces.
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In what ways does reducing bias strengthen collaboration among colleagues?
Reducing bias creates a workplace where collaboration thrives because colleagues trust each other, communicate openly, value diverse contributions, and feel safe to participate fully.
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In what ways does diverse hiring panel participation improve decision fairness?
Diverse hiring panels systematically reduce bias, broaden perspectives, and create a more transparent, equitable, and inclusive hiring process that benefits both candidates and organisations.
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