Soft Skill

HRDC Reg. No: 10001599342
Duration: 1 Day (8 Hours)

Course Overview

This engaging, full-day program empowers people managers to recognize, understand, and address unconscious bias in workplace decision-making. Through interactive case studies, real-life simulations, and reflective activities, participants will learn how bias influences hiring, performance reviews, communication, and culture—and develop strategies for conscious inclusion and psychological safety.

Who Should Attend

• People Managers and Supervisors

• HR Managers and Recruiters

• Team Leaders and Project Managers

• Senior Leaders driving DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) initiatives

Why Choose This Course

This HRDC claimable course (Reg. No: 10001599342) offers practical insights and real-world tools to promote inclusivity in leadership. Participants leave with a personal and organizational action plan to foster an equitable and psychologically safe environment.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define unconscious bias and its influence on decision-making

• Recognize bias in hiring, promotions, and evaluations

• Identify and understand common types of workplace bias

• Apply inclusive hiring techniques and gender-neutral communication

• Address microaggressions and give unbiased feedback

• Build an inclusive culture with psychological safety

• Commit to allyship and embed inclusion into leadership practices

Prerequisites

No prerequisites. Designed for professionals in leadership and talent management roles.

Lab Setup / Materials Provided

• Bias assessment tools (e.g., IAT)

• Inclusive hiring templates and job description examples

• Case studies and workplace scenarios

• Role-play and group activity worksheets

• Action planning and pledge forms

Teaching Methodology

• Facilitator-led discussions and interactive concept briefs

• Self-assessment exercises (e.g., Implicit Association Tests)

• Case studies and simulations reflecting real workplace bias

• Group role plays and collaborative problem-solving

• Guided reflection and action planning activities