Y4P Training Video
briggsy77
Created on August 10, 2023
Over 30 million people build interactive content in Genially.
Check out what others have designed:
Transcript
Unconscious Bias:YUFE4Postdocs Selectors
Press start when you are ready to begin the course
Start
Unconscious Bias:YUFE4Postdocs Selectors
Next
Equity – treating people differently, where necessary, to achieve equalityEquality – The state of being equal, especially in status, rights or opportunities
Next
Click on the play icon when you are ready to watch the video
Next
About understanding that each individual is unique Moves beyond toleranceEmbraces and values differenceBrings innovation and creativity Is beneficial to teams and organisations
- A broad concept
Diversity
Next
Inclusivity: The practice or policy of including people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalisedInclusive: Something that does not leave any part, or group, out
Next
- Being smiled at
- Someone using your name?
- Being asked what your pronouns are?
- Seeing people like you?
- People not making assumptions about your sexual orientation?
- Being able to independently access facilities?
- Feeling able to be yourself?
What might an inclusive environment feel like to you?
Next
Unconscious (or automatic) Bias
A bias that influences our thoughts and behaviours without our awarenessTriggered by our brain making quick judgements and assessments of people and situationsInfluenced by our background, cultural environment and personal experiences
Next
Click on the play icon when you are ready to watch the video
Next
- Ethnicity
- Age
- Religion or belief, or someone's lack of religion or belief
- Sexual orientation (actual or perceived)
- Disability
- Clothing, hairstyle, whether someone has piercings or tattoos
- Body language, accent, how someone speaks
- Personality, interests
- Family/ friends
- Whether people work or not, the jobs they do, their level of seniority
- Where people live/ the type of accomodation they live in
What might trigger our biases?
Next
Click on the play icon when you are ready to watch the video
Next
Moss-Racusin et al 2012
Science faculty’s subtle gender biases favour male students (pnas.org)
European Commission 2019
Women in science and engineering | EPALE (europa.eu)
Next
Our unconscious biases are deeply embedded – our stereotypes and preconceptions automatically lead us to make associations without us even noticing.
Spot the unintentional unconscious bias
Next
- Educational background
- Place(s) of study
- Professional qualifications
- Jobs held
- Interests
- Research interests
- Or looks!
Affinity (like me) bias leads us to favour people who, we believe, are similar to us in some way….
Affinity Bias
Types of unconscious bias
Next
Confirmation bias is seeking, favouring, and placing greater importance on information that supports what we already believe whilst dismissing, explaining away, or failing to seek contradictory evidence
Confirmation Bias
Types of unconscious bias
Next
Perception bias occurs when our perception is skewed by stereotypes and assumptions. The Hollow MaskWhat do you see.......?
Perception Bias
Types of unconscious bias
Next
Click on the play icon when you are ready to watch the video
Next
Positive characteristics are overshadowedLeads us to treat someone less favourably
The Horns Effect
Types of unconscious bias
Negative characteristics are overshadowedLeads us to treat someone more favourably
The Halo Effect
Types of unconscious bias
Next
Result - We can then expect the unexpected
Accept that we all have biasesMake the unfamiliar familiar Make the uncomfortable comfortable Make the unbelievable believable
Strategies to reduce the impact of our biases
Next
- Be clear about the selection process and criteria before reviewing applications
- Rank candidates before hearing the views of other panel members
- Listen to, and value, the perspectives of others
- Take the time to look carefully at every application
- Focus on countering stereotypes and avoid making assumptions
- Ensure that every panel member’s voice is heard
- Take adequate time to decide
- Once preliminary decisions have been made, review them explicitly with unconscious bias in mind
Strategies to reduce the impact of bias in a YUFE4Postdocs selection panel
Why do I think this?
Who have I spoken to?
What do others think?
Have I made any assumptions?
Could I get more information?
What is the context?
Next
All members of the YUFE community must behave in ways that are consistent with the Code and, where the behaviour of others falls short, encourage them to do the same.
TAKES PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Is accountable for their actions.
- Respects confidentiality.
- Acknowledges when they are wrong.
WANTS TO LEARN FROM OTHERS
- Actively seeks the views of a diverse range of people.
- Shows genuine interest in the experiences, backgrounds and cultures of others.
- Engages in personal and professional development activities.
ADOPTS A POSITIVE ATTITUDE
- Views setbacks and challenges as learning experiences.
- Supports colleagues when things go wrong.
- Is open to receiving constructive criticism or feedback.
ROLE MODELS THE YUFE VALUES
- Challenges inappropriate behaviour.
- Takes steps to minimise the impact of their biases.
- Encourages others to promote diversity and inclusivity.
PRACTICES SELF-REFLECTION
- Recognises their own abilities and limitations of competence and is not afraid to ask for help and advice.
- Apologises when they behave inappropriately.
- Is aware of their privileges and advocates for those without privilege.
COMMUNICATES RESPECTFULLY
- Considers the potential impact of their words and actions on others.
- Embraces the diversity of languages spoken among theYUFE community.
- Gives feedback and shares views with civility.
ACTS KINDLY TOWARDS OTHERS
- Looks out for others and offers help when they see someone struggling.
- Shows appreciation for the contribution and efforts of others.
- Shows thoughtfulness in words and deeds.
describes the attributes that characterise a member of our community.
The YUFE Community Code of Conduct
Next
www.yufe.eu
yufe_alliance
YUFE Alliance
allianceyufe
YUFEalliance
Finish