Unconscious bias impacts the way we think, the way we make decisions, and the way we interact with people in our personal and professional lives. Unconscious bias is powerful, resulting in assumptions that exist in our subconscious and influence our behaviour and attitude. It is critical that we not only understand and mitigate our own biases but that we advocate moving towards an inclusive and diverse society. We must work to create equal opportunities for all, to address the consequences of biases, and to tackle entrenched, systemic, and intercultural inequalities, exclusion, and discrimination. Designed to move us from bystander to advocate, this course will provide opportunities to challenge our thinking and in turn, help us identify and improve policies and practices consistent with an inclusive workplace and world. ESS 805 Unconscious Bias: How We Make Decisions, is the recommended pre-requisite course.
Tuesday, March 26: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Virtual)
Location:
ONLINE
Instructor:
Christine Costa
Notes:
This is an online course with one 3-Hour session.
Instructors
Christine Costa
Christine Costa is a seasoned Human Resources professional, Organizational Development consultant and facilitator with over 20 years of experience in various roles and industries (including financial services, technology, and higher education). She holds an MBA from McMaster University and is passionate about continuous learning. She has spent her career coaching leaders and teams to help them reach their full potential. Christine is currently an entrepreneur and owner of “Christine Connects”, a professional training and facilitation practice that helps people create connections with their teams, themselves, and their environment. Christine has been a facilitator/teacher at both the high school and university levels and is currently an instructor with McMaster Continuing Education. In her spare time, she loves making music and spending time in nature.
