The Neuroscience of Mitigating Bias and Elevating D&I

2016 Diversity & Inclusion Conference & Exposition

You will explore the impact your cognitive biases have on organizational diversity and inclusion and dig into more effective research-driven strategies, including a new model that removes bias from decision-making processes (not people).

Organizations understand the need for a diverse workforce and are investing to achieve it. And yet, progress is far short of where it should be, despite good intentions. New research in neuroscience suggests this discrepancy has to do with the very conceptual foundations of traditional bias training programs. This session will delve into this research and examine why “If you have a brain, you’re biased.” You will learn:

The strategy for mitigating bias effectively.
The neuroscience behind inclusion and exclusion.
How to leverage a new framework for embedding three habits crucial for inclusion.

Date(s) & Time(s):

Thursday, October 27, 2016 - 9:30am to 10:45am

Presenter:

David Rock

co-founder and CEO

NeuroLeadership Institute

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Dr. David Rock coined the term 'Neuroleadership’ and is the CEO of the NeuroLeadership Institute, a global initiative bringing neuroscientists and leadership experts together to build a new science for leadership development. With operations in 24 countries, the Institute also helps large organizations operationalize brain research in order to develop better leaders and managers. David co-edits the NeuroLeadership Journal and heads up an annual global summit. He has written many of the central academic and discussion papers that have defined the Neuroleadership field.

SESSIONS:

Location:

201-202

Amount of Credit:

1.25

Credit Type:

•SHRM PDCs

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Competency:

Global & Cultural Effectiveness

Intended Audience:

Mid-Level