The Bias Adjuster | bgibson@thebiasadjuster.com | 1 West Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030 | 404-494-7894
IMPLICIT BIAS TRAINING SERVICES
Implicit biases are associations about social groups that people may not be aware that they possess. These biases have been found to be predictive of intergroup attitudes and behaviors. There is research implicating implicit bias as having an impact on general intergroup interactions, how medical/health professionals treat patients/clients, employment discrimination, and racial/ethnic disparities in both the educational and criminal justice systems.
Addressing implicit bias has the potential to transform our society, but it must be addressed from a scientific perspective. Using a psychological framework, The Bias Adjuster has developed innovative, research-based trainings to increase awareness about implicit bias, counteract/reduce bias and foster positive intergroup behaviors. Trainings are customized to address implicit bias in your specific field (i.e. Human Resources, Criminal Justice System, Education, Media, Public Relations, Medical/Psychological/Public Health, Business/Nonprofits, Marketing, etc.).
The Bias Adjuster will visit your organization and provide an assessment of its diversity and inclusion climate. We provide customized implicit bias trainings based on assessments and equity goals for individuals and organizations.
SERVICES
1) Cultural Climate and Implicit Bias Assessment - Trainees can complete our Cultural Climate Assessment © before and after training. This allows for both training customization and the measurement of training effectiveness. The assessment is in the form of a 15-20 item questionnaire that examines the following factors:
2) In - Person Implicit Bias Trainings/Workshops (One-Hour, Half-day, Full-day)
What Do Our In-Person Trainees Experience?
* Develop an awareness of their own implicit bias (using the latest scientific assessments).
* Exposure to the science explaining how implicit bias develops from childhood to adulthood.
* Learn about how factors such as personality and specific social conditions (i.e. stress) impact implicit bias.
*Understand the ways in which implicit bias can impact the behaviors of well-intentioned individuals, and that few of us are immune to society’s deeply rooted social stereotypes.
*Understand how to use the observational method to assess prejudice and discrimination that may be associated with implicit bias in their surroundings.
*Understand the impact of implicit bias on work practices (customized based on area-of-work).• Understand how to reduce and control implicit bias and achieve positive intergroup experiences.
*Have numerous counter-stereotypical examples of negatively stereotyped groups that will counteract negative attitudes
*Participate in group/team-building exercises that reduce bias and foster positive intergroup interactions.
*Participate in a training that steers away from causing negative feelings (i.e., guilt, sadness, discouragement, anger, etc.).
Trainees can also learn how to conduct their own 2-hour and 5-hour workshops!
3) Follow-up Diversity and Inclusion Consultation- Following training and the review of our pre-training and post-training Cultural Climate Assessment © findings, more workshops/training and events may be desired in order to further address diversity and inclusion. Our services include using the data to assist your organization/institution’s future equity professional development and strategic planning.
CLIENTS
Other Clients:
New Story Organization
BP Energy
Emory University -Department of Chemistry
New Story Organization
BP Energy
Emory University -Department of Chemistry