What you learn:
- Identify common unconscious biases
- Assess how bias affects decisions and outcomes
- Apply decision-making hygiene techniques
- Promote fairness through structured processes
Description:
Unconscious biases shape judgments and outcomes. This module helps you recognize bias patterns, understand bias in decision making, and apply hygiene practices such as structured evaluation and accountability to minimize impact. Practical exercises reinforce bias-aware behavior across teams.
Performance evaluations are vulnerable to bias when ratings reflect personal impressions rather than evidence. This can skew promotions and create inequitable advancement paths.
Use calibrated rating scales, defined performance indicators, and multiple sources of evidence. Hold calibration sessions to align expectations across teams and eliminate inconsistent standards.
Document rationale for each decision and provide appeal channels. Tie promotions to verifiable achievements and objective potential rather than affinity or similarity.