Fighting Gender Bias at Work

Learn how to identify and fight gender bias in the workplace.

Introduction

• Seeking out and fighting bias
• Is this course only for men?

1. Why Talk about Gender Bias?

• Why talk about gender bias?
• The myth of meritocracy
• Why does gender matter at work?

2. What Is Gender Bias?

• Bias is an error in assessments
• When does bias happen?
• Is there only one form of gender bias?
• Let's talk about intersectionality

3. Three Ways to Identify Bias at Work

• Criteria are key to fighting bias
• Word choices matter
• Criticisms are not given equally

4. Strategies to Fight Bias

• Double down on criteria to block bias
• Redefine success in confronting bias
• Sharpen your questions when you suspect bias is present