Unconscious bias Ghent
General context
Unconscious Bias refers to the biases we hold that are not in our conscious control. Research shows that these biases can adversely affect key decisions in the workplace. The session will enable you to work towards reducing the effects of unconscious bias for yourself and within your organisation. Using examples that you will be able to relate to, we help you to explore the link between implicit bias and the impact on the organisation.
By the end of the seminar participants will be able to:
- Explain the source and function of unconscious bias
- Recognise how unconscious bias impacts on decision-making and relationships in the organisation
- Develop strategies and techniques for reducing personal unconscious bias, as well as the unconscious bias that manifests in teams and across the organisation
- Develop a strategy for individual action
The overall aim of this 90 minutes lecture is to provide participants with an understanding of the nature of Unconscious Bias and how it impacts on individual and group attitudes, behaviours and decision-making processes.
- This training is only open for VIB participants and is free.
- Session in Ghent: 19 February 2019, 10h00 – 11h30.
- Session in Leuven: 19 February 2019, 14h00 – 15h30. For more information, click here.
Trainers
Femi Otitoju
A charismatic and inspirational leader, Femi is a diversity and inclusion specialist with a career spanning over 30 years. Combining a scientific background with persuasive and engaging training skills, Femi has been described as a “gifted presenter”. She founded Challenge Consultancy to provide training and consulting services to the private, voluntary and public sectors.
Practical info
Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM I
Technologiepark 71
9052 Zwijnaarde
Belgium
Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM I
From Ghent Sint-Pieters station, you can take bus 49, 50 or 70 to Technologiepark. Please check Routeplanner De Lijn for schedules.
Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM I
There is only one entrance to Technologiepark. You need to take a ticket at the entrance that can be validated at the reception desk of the FSVM building. Parking will only be allowed in regular parking spots (for instance in front of the building) and in the new parking tower. Parking alongside the roads or in other places where there is no regular parking is prohibited and after initial warnings, fines will be issued (50 euros).
Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM I
+32 9 331 36 00
Shell Auditorium