Here’s the first ground rule: “Implicit bias” isn’t an accusation. It doesn’t mean you’re bad. It means you’re normal. Animals prejudge one another based on appearance. Human beings are naturally tribal. So implicit bias, as a disposition, isn’t something you learn. It’s something you learn to overcome. (www.slate.com).
We may think that we are fair and objective; however, implicit bias is apparent in everyone. Psychologist have identified more than 150 implicit biases. What is implicit bias and why do we have them? This training will answer these questions and many more about how to deal with implicit bias in the workplace.