A Leader’s Guide to Overcoming Unconscious Bias

As a leader of a team, you have an inherent responsibility to create a space where your team’s and employees can thrive and be successful. Unfortunately, one of the major difficulties to creating this type of environment is the presence of unconscious biases. In this course, top voice on workplace equity and tenured global diversity executive Netta Jenkins explores the significance of leaders that mitigate unconscious biases in themselves and others. First, Netta dives into key definitions, common reasons why bias occurs, and some of the telltale signs that unconscious bias is impeding one’s thoughts. Then, Netta shares the downstream impacts of unconscious bias and its correlation to diversity, equity, and inclusion at work. She goes on to discuss mindset shifts leaders can make that’ll help them be more aware of their biases and how to reframe their decision-making processes. Finally, Netta discusses actionable steps leaders can take to create cultures where employees feel comfortable addressing bias when it occurs, and encouraging team’s to become more equitable in the long term.