People tend to classify their fellow human beings into a pre-defined category system and evaluate them on that basis – but why is that? This e-training course deals with unconscious cognitive distortions and other unconscious thought patterns, such as prejudice and stereotypes, along with their causes. Participants will get to know various forms of unconscious bias – such as name bias, affinity bias and confirmation bias – and also receive some helpful tips on how to deal with them in a reflective way in their professional life.
Target group
- Employees with and without leadership functions who understand the causes of unconscious bias and want to develop new strategies for overcoming them
Learning objectives
- Understanding the meaning of the term unconscious bias and the effects of unconscious bias
- Understanding unconscious bias as a shortcut and part of human survival strategy
- Knowing the most common and important mechanisms underlying unconscious bias
- Knowing and applying strategies for countering unconscious bias
