Please join us for an interactive, online workshop, led by educators Christina Fuller-Gregory and Saadia Khalid. Check your email for a link to a survey we’d like you to take before the first live session.

On Tuesday, October 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET, you're invited to join the discussion and learn about the different forms bias can take and how these show up at work and in everyday life. You’ll come away with the skills you need to identify bias and an understanding of what you can do to help create a safer, more inclusive culture at work and beyond.

A second session will follow on Tuesday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET, where you’ll apply what you’ve learned by participating in a series of interactive scenarios and thought-based questions, collaborate with your colleagues, and learn action steps for moving forward. You’ll also be provided with a list of resources for further learning.

Format

• Live co-facilitated presentation

• Interactive group exercises with group discussions

• Bring your questions and plan to contribute to the conversation

Have questions? Need help? Email eccolo@edmaker.co for support.

The Bias Breakdown | 9:30-11:00 a.m. ET

Whether or not we’re always aware of it, what we think we know about an individual often informs how we treat them. This practice, or bias, impacts interpersonal dynamics and has the potential to create environments that aren’t welcoming to all. Even if we possess an understanding of bias, there are many forms of bias that are insidious and often overlooked. This session will help us identify and combat these biases in the workplace and beyond.

During this session you will learn: 

• How bias is defined

• How to recognize different types of bias

• How to identify bias in practice

• What bias looks like in work environments

• Practical skills for addressing bias

Part 1: What is bias?

This section will introduce four types of bias that often show up in professional environments. We’ll define and discuss what each form of bias looks like in practice.

1. Explicit Bias

2. In-group Bias

3. Confirmation Bias

4. Implicit Bias

Part 2: How bias shows up?

This section will use scenarios to support participants in the identification of the types of bias that are taught during instruction. The purpose of the scenarios is to help participants acquire and develop those skills that will help them recognize similar situations and learn through cause and effect.

Part 3: How to combat bias?

This section will tie together the cognition and recognition applications taught in Parts 1 and 2 with practical steps for actualization. Participants will learn how to proactively address bias in themselves and others in constructive ways.

Follow-up resources from the live session

To learn more about what we covered in class, see the following resources.

1. How to Be an Active Bystander When You See Casual Racism, by Ruth Terry (New York Times)

2. Speak Up: Responding to Everyday Bigotry (Southern Poverty Law Center)

3. Implicit Association Test (IAT) (Project Implicit) 

4. Don't Call People Out, Call them In with Lorretta Ross (TED)

5. Types of bias

Post-session reflection questions

What are we noticing? As you move through the next week, see if there are any moments you notice bias present in your environment. This includes your own behavior and your observations of others. Pay special attention at work, but also in your life outside work. What are you noticing? 

Where are there gaps? Write down any questions about bias that come up this week. We can answer them when we meet again.

Building Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Through Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging | 10:00-11:00 a.m. ET

When we think of emotions, we generally consider the physical manifestations brought about by environmental factors: happiness, frustration, excitement, stress, or even anger. During this session participants will learn about Emotional Intelligence (EQ), a practice of using, managing, and better understanding our emotions to create stronger, more cohesive work environments and how EQ intersects with efforts toward diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.  

During this session you will learn: 

• How to expand their understanding of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and its role in the working environment. 

• To recognize the role that EQ plays in helping to better respond to and manage conflicts or difficult situations. 

Part 1: Understanding EQ

This section will introduce the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Participants will learn about the Four Competencies of EQ, and how they inform our ability to stay aware of our individual emotions and behaviors, and develop an increased recognition and understanding of the emotions and behaviors of others.

Part 2: EQ strategies for success

How can EQ be used to strengthen organizational practices? In this section participants will learn strategies for using the components of EQ to inform conflict resolution and strengthen professional relationships.

Part 3: Eccolo policies and procedures

During this section, we’ll create a tie-in between Eccolo’s policies and procedures and the lessons we’ve learned about these foundational equity-focused behaviors.

Post-session reflection questions

What personal intention might you set for yourself and your growth as you move forward?

How might you work as a team to advance this work? Remember, community is the key.

Click the image below to access Christina’s jamboard

Click the image below to access Saadia’s jamboard

Tell us how we did. Please respond to our feedback survey.

Start with this private self-assessment to identify personal areas for improvement and exploration within the program. There are 12 questions focused on three areas: cultural awareness, implicit bias, and communication and action. You’ll see personalized recommendations, based on your answers. Be sure to continue to each of the three sections to see your results. Your results are not tracked or shared; they're just for you!

Have questions? Need help? Email eccolo@edmaker.co for support.