Understanding Interpersonal and Systems Bias

The ReadySet Interpersonal & Systems Bias workshop illustrates the different types of bias that impact how we perceive and evaluate others and equips organizations with the tools to address how this manifests. This training adds a systemic perspective and practical response component to the classic unconscious bias training.

By highlighting the systemic and institutional elements that factor into interpersonal bias, ReadySet offers an intersectional frame for understanding how bias manifests and its impact. This training empowers employees and leaders with practical skills for recognizing bias in interviews & promotional processes and techniques for prevention and response when found.

Learning Outcomes

  • In-depth understanding of systems bias vs. interpersonal bias

  • Understanding of how different types of interpersonal bias manifest in organizational processes (e.g. confirmation bias, ‘like me’ bias, leniency bias, etc.)

  • Empowerment to recognize, respond & prevent bias in the hiring and advancement process

Content May Include

  • Terminology around elements of identity, systemic inequality, and interpersonal unconscious bias

  • Discussion on how these concepts influence and shape organizational processes (hiring/advancement)

  • Pragmatic tips and techniques on reducing bias in organizational processes from onboarding to performance management

  • Understanding of how systems bias is introduced, spread, and maintained in society

  • Suggestions for organizational measures to reduce bias in institutional processes

  • Intersectional lens - considering the nuance of different identities (gender, sexual orientation, class, ability, and race, etc.)

Methodology

Learning sessions are highly interactive and participatory to encourage active learning and engagement with the material. Workshops will likely include lecture presentation, large group discussion and scenario discussion facilitated through virtual tools.