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Biases are real and we all have 'em.
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Our biases describe both positive
and negative mindsets
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towards individuals, groups and things.
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There's a lot to such a little word.
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Bias is the attitudes or beliefs we hold
that are influenced by factors
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other than active thought or reasoning.
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We don't like to think of ourselves
as having biases toward others.
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The fact is many of these biases exist
in our society and in our memory
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and are sometimes expressed unknowingly.
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We are not aware of the fact that it
exists, hence the term "unconscious" bias.
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It's important to remember:
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Bias can be expressed blatantly
or through micro-aggressions-
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sometimes called micro-inequities.
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These are verbal and nonverbal
slights, snubs, or insults.
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They're often unintentional and subtle
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and communicate negative
messages based on characteristics
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such as race or gender, age and others.
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Societal stereotypes can unconsciously
influence our perception, judgement,
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language and actions.
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We may not be aware that we are engaging
in behavior that may be offensive.
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Being aware of common stereotypes can
help you challenge negative assumptions.
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So, make micro-affirmations a habit in your
communications and day-to-day interactions.
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Appreciation and affirmation
are morale boosters which help build trust
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and strengthen relationships and lessen
the impact of micro-aggressions
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or micro-inequities.
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Because one thing I do know,
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making time, actively exploring differences,
encouraging respect and taking responsibility
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are proven ways to counteract the possible
presence and power of bias.
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Ok, the reason we're here is to plan
the next step of our project.
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We have a very important
presentation to make.
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And we have to do a dry run
with the Executive Director on Friday.
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Who should make the presentation?
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I could do it.
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I don't think that's a good idea.
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Remember we're using that new presentation
software and you don't know it.
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(Edgar's unconscious thoughts.)
Irene was here before they had
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indoor plumbing.
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I'm sure her social security
number is like 3 digits.
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Nobody will listen to her.
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Shay you're up to date on these things,
what about you?
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Shay? He's the new person here.
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He doesn't have the background
or history that led up to this.
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(Aamira's unconscious thoughts.)
Is this really the image we want to project?
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Who's gonna take him seriously
with all of those tattoos?
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Sure, I haven't been here very long.
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(Shay's unconscious thoughts.)
Yeah...
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You know she'd find a reason against me.
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People like her have a problem
with guys that look like me.
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She probably thinks I'm the devil himself.
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I'm willing to do it.
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Ofosu, I know you have the knowledge but...
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sometimes you speak so fast
it's hard to keep up.
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(Maura's unconscious thoughts.)
Have you heard his accent...
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between his speed and the accent,
you can't understand a word he says.
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Well Maura, you've got the knowledge.
What about you?
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(Irene's unconscious thoughts.)
No one will ever focus on what she’s saying.
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Everyone spends their time wondering
if this is a woman or a man?
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Well Maura, what about you?
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It was awful. This meeting did not start
well and it was going downhill really fast.
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I knew what my team members were saying
wasn't what they were really thinking.
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But what they were really
thinking couldn't be said.
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At the same time, I couldn't point that
out without making matters worse.
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Ok, this isn't working.
Let's start over.
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Let's figure out what we want to accomplish
with this presentation
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before we decide who should give it.
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I think it's really important
that we show our technology edge.
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I think the context of how we got
to this point is important.
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Those are both really good points.
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What do you think Ofosu?
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I have an idea. Why don't we take
a person and describe what we think
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that person can contribute.
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I choose Edgar.
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I'll be honest with you,
the first time around I was stuck.
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I just couldn't get past my concerns about
who might mess things up.
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But once we started focusing
on what the project really needed
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and what each of us could contribute,
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that's when things started getting creative
and we were able to find a better way.
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I was really happy with how
things were turning out.
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Ofosu, your suggestion to focus on what
each of us can contribute to this project
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has really moved things forward, especially
in the right direction... thanks.
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Great!
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We've come up with an excellent approach
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and I know we'll give
a stellar presentation.
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Let's get back together before
Friday and go over the final details.
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I'll set up the meeting invite.