Unconscious Bias and Conscious Inclusion

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Recorded On: 06/02/2021

It’s not enough to aim for increased diversity. Organizations only fully realize the benefits of diverse teams when they eliminate bias and forge a culture of inclusion. These factors are shown to increase engagement, which influences profitability, team morale and retention. People working in inclusive workplaces also tend to have better physical and mental health. This engaging and energizing webinar discusses how bias is affecting us at work. And it highlights the latest research on how to limit the effect of bias and ensure that your office is inclusive, including practical advice for running inclusive meetings, giving nonbiased feedback and hosting inclusive work events. 

 Objectives: 

  • Define the term unconscious bias. 
  • Recognize how conscious inclusion will help your firm better achieve its goals. 
  • Practice perspective-taking exercises to recognize distinct challenges that diverse employees face. 
  • Identify five ways to identify and check your biases.  

Level: Intermediate

$29 for members and $79 for nonmembers

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Recorded 06/02/2021
Recorded 06/02/2021
Credit
1.00 CLM, HRCI, SHRM credit unit credit  |  Certificate available
1.00 CLM, HRCI, SHRM credit unit credit  |  Certificate available

Sharon Meit Abrahams, EdD

Sharon Meit Abrahams, EdD, is a legal talent development expert with 30 years of experience helping lawyers and law firms improve their productivity and profitability. She is an accomplished book and article writer who has conducted more than 300 seminars for the legal industry and universities. Abrahams has experience in all aspects of professional development, client relationship building, diversity and inclusion initiatives, business development techniques, communication skills and management/leadership development training. She was appointed to the Professional Development Committee of the Law Practice Division of the ABA and served as the chair of ALA’s Professional Development Advisory Committee. Abrahams has a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Education from the University of Miami, and a doctorate from Nova Southeastern University.


60 Minutes

CLM App Management Category: Human resources Management 

CLM Recertification Eligible: Yes

HRCI: HR (General)

HRCI: 556256

SHRM Learning Format: Instructor-Led Activity