Inclusive Excellence Academy (IEA) Workshop: Bias Recognition, Intervention, & Impact Management Workshop Series - October

Workshop Overview:

Need a better understanding of what “bias” really is and looks like? Feel like you have a handle on biases but need guidance on what to do when you observe bias-influenced behavior? Want some ideas for how to help yourself or your team move forward after a bias incident occurs?

• The series will be held via Zoom and each course will focus on a different aspect of recognizing, addressing, and managing bias influenced actions and incidents in the workplace. 
• You do not have to take all three courses. Each course can be taken either by itself or with one or both of the other two courses.  
• Each class session is capped at 60 participants; please enroll in a class only if you plan to join the session in real time. Sessions will NOT be recorded. 
• These will be interactive sessions- verbal and/or chat-box engagement by participants will help enhance individual and collective learning (there will NOT be breakout rooms though).
• Enroll in a class session via CULearn and you will receive an email and calendar invite with directions for how to access the Zoom session on the day of. 
• If you can no longer attend an upcoming session, please drop the course in CULearn as soon as possible so that others on the wait list can have the opportunity to enroll. 

Course Descriptions and Offerings:

DIB IEA 1003: What Was THAT? How can I tell if bias is showing up?

• Wednesday, October 16 at 12:00-1:00 PM ET or
• Friday, October 18 at 9:00-10:00 AM ET

This course will define and illustrate concepts such as bias, unconscious bias, and microaggressions. Through looking at some scenarios, we will explore and discuss the ways biases can show up in our language and actions. This course is ideal for anyone looking to better understand these key definitions and examples, particularly as they apply to the work environment.  Note: this course focuses only on defining and recognizing bias; DIB IEA 1004 What Now? and DIB IEA 1005 What Next? will dive deeper into how to respond, intervene, and move forward when bias informed statements or actions occur.  

Enroll here: DIB IEA 1003 What Was That?

DIB IEA 1004: What Now? I know that was a problem, now what do I do? 

• Monday, October 21 at 1:00-2:00 PM ET or
• Tuesday, October 22 at 11:00 AM-12:00 PM ET

This course will describe various ways to intervene when you hear things said, or observe actions, that appear to be influenced by bias. We will also consider what to do when it is you who said or did something that was bias informed. This course is ideal for anyone who already has an understanding of what bias is and how it can show up in conversation and actions, and is now looking for concrete ways to respond when bias-related actions occur in the workplace.

Enroll here: DIB IEA 1004 What Now?

DIB IEA 1005: What Next? The incident is over, what can I do moving forward? 

• Thursday, October 24 at 9:00-10:00 AM ET or
• Monday, October 28 at 12:00-1:00 PM ET

This course will describe various ways to address and manage the impact on work and/or team relationships after incidents stemming from bias occur. It will also present tools and resources for recognizing and interrupting one’s own unconscious biases more proactively going forward. This course is ideal for anyone who already has an understanding of what bias is and ways to respond when bias-related incidents occur, and is now looking for strategies to help those involved minimize negative ongoing impact, as well as learn, and move forward, from the incident in a constructive manner.

Enroll here: DIB IEA 1005 What Next?

Inclusive Excellence Academy (IEA) Workshop: DIB IEA 1006 An Inclusive Approach to Leadership - November

 Workshop Overview:

“Inclusion is not a strategy to help people fit into the systems and structures which exist in our societies. It is about transforming those systems and structures to make it better for everyone.” – Diane Richler, chair of Inclusion International’s Catalyst for Inclusive Education.

Did you know that, according to research cited by the Harvard Business Review, “What leaders say and do makes up to a 70% difference as to whether an individual reports feeling included”?  Transforming how we approach leadership can result in more inclusive experiences for staff, thereby increasing organizational performance.

In this course, we’ll reimagine leadership by moving beyond seeing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as mere checkboxes on our to-do list. Instead, we’ll focus on applying an inclusive mindset to all aspects of our daily work and engagement with others.  

Participants will:

• Discuss evidence-based reasons why embedding an inclusive approach in leadership and management styles will enhance employee engagement and retention;
• Explore the traits and behaviors that reflect an inclusive leadership style; and
• Generate tangible ways to apply an inclusive approach to demonstrating each of the Cornell Leadership Skills for Success. 

This course is ideal for anyone who leads individuals or groups in some capacity (i.e. supervisor/people leader, project manager, shift or unit lead, committee/workgroup/board chair, etc).

Course Offerings:

• Monday, November 4 at 1:30-3:00 PM ET
• Thursday, November 7 at 12:00-1:30 PM ET
• Friday, November 15 at 9:00-10:30 AM ET
• Wednesday, November 20 at 10:30 AM-12:00 PM ET

Course Details:

• 1.5 hour course via Zoom
• Each class session is capped at 60 participants; please enroll in a class only if you plan to join the session in real time. 
• Sessions will NOT be recorded.
• This will be an interactive learning experience with participants engaging with and learning from one another as a whole group (no breakout rooms). Verbal and/or chat-box participation by everyone is necessary to help enhance individual and collective learning.
• Enroll in a class session via CULearn and you will receive an email and calendar invite with directions for how to access the Zoom session on the day of.
• If you can no longer attend an upcoming session, please drop the course in CULearn as soon as possible so that others on the wait list can have the opportunity to enroll.
• Presentation slides will not be disseminated but those who participate in the course will receive access to an online workbook that includes relevant information and resources. 

Enroll in course here

Please contact inclusion@cornell.edu with any questions. 

Anti-Racism Training and Resources

For more information on ongoing trainings focused on anti-racism, please visit the Anti-Racism Resources page on the diversity website.

Seminar Request

See a workshop you want to bring to your department or unit?  Contact the Department of Inclusion and Belonging at inclusion@cornell.edu.