Editor’s note: In this article, a professor of psychology explores how implicit and explicit bias works and why anti-bias training fails. To overcome bias in the workplace, there needs to be a more holistic approach that looks at systemic bias too.
Editor’s note: This was the topic for discussion in this morning’s #LDinsight Twitter chat. I’m sharing this because understanding unconscious bias is the start to being able to do something about it.
Editor’s note: On 29 May, Starbucks in the US will close more than 8,000 stores to conduct anti- bias training. Will the training succeed?
Unconscious biases may drive researchers to overestimate their findings, according to research. Of particular significance as L&D looks increasingly to neuroscience for fresh insights into learning.
Editor’s note: Thanks to @kevwyke for sharing this provocative piece on rewards and punishments. Lots to think about here and make sure you read the comments and explore the links shared by commenters.
Editor’s note: research lifts the lid on our unconscious bias and how it can affect the way we relate people even if we consciously don’t feel the same way. Includes a look at how organisations are creating learning interventions around this subject.