Recognizing and Reducing Biases in the Workplace
Brief, everyday exchanges can sometimes carry denigrating messages to certain individuals whether there was a harmful intention or not. A seemingly innocent joke or gesture can still reinforce stereotypes toward socially or historically marginalized groups. These are examples of microaggressions that reinforce systems of power surrounding race, gender, age, ability, and other identities. Therefore, it is important to become aware of one’s own bias and how it impacts others. Intentionally reflecting on one’s views will help one to change the lens they use to view the world.
This webinar will explore how culture impacts one’s work, school, and community as well as how understanding, accepting, and acknowledging these differences can help improve society. Attendees will learn about tools and techniques to work with families from diverse backgrounds by engaging in introspective activities. Worksheets will also be provided to help attendees in their work and can be used both during and after the webinar has ended.
Overall, this webinar will provide attendees with a thought-provoking and interactive opportunity to explore and understand one’s own biases so that they can recognize and improve workplace interactions.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
Recognize how culture impacts the workplace
Understand one’s own conscious and unconscious biases, and
Implement strategies to address discriminatory practices
Approved for 1.0 hour of CFLE continuing education.
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About the Presenter
Dr. Lover Chancler is the director of the Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity and an adjunct associate professor at the University of Central Missouri in the Department of Child and Family. She is the principal investigator for the university’s SIP Title III grant. Outside of academia she has worked as a social worker, probation officer, and program director for the State of Kansas Juvenile Justice Department, and a racial justice director. She is also the owner of Role Model Consulting, LLC, where she takes a holistic look at DEI and effective communication and implementation of initiatives. Her research interests include racial socialization; the role of social media on race relations in times of crisis; and the role Family Science programs should play in ensuring cultural competency in the discipline. Dr. Chancler graduated from Kansas State University in 2014 with a doctorate in human ecology specializing in family studies. She also has a master’s in criminal justice from Washburn University and a bachelor of social work from Kansas State University.
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