Professional Skills: Navigating Bias
Recognize, reduce, and respond to bias in group decision-making. This self-paced course equips professionals with strategies to foster accountability and encourage productive disagreement in any setting.
$99
Total: Course cost
8 Hours to complete
4 modules
Online - self-paced
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$99
Total: Course cost
8 Hours to complete
4 modules
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
Earn a credential
View credential
$99
Total: Course cost
8 Hours to complete
4 modules
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
Earn a credential
View credential
$99
Total: Course cost
8 Hours to complete
Duration
Online - self-paced
Overview
Bias often goes unnoticed but has profound effects on collaboration and decision-making. In Avoiding Bias, led by Dr. Elissa Adame of ASU’s Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, you’ll gain practical tools to identify and reduce cognitive biases, particularly in group settings. The course emphasizes real-world application through interactive content, infographics, and reflection activities. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how to foster inclusive discussions, promote diverse perspectives, and strengthen group outcomes through structured accountability and intentional disagreement.
Key Benefits
- Recognize and reduce cognitive bias in teams
- Enhance accountability in group dynamics
- Apply conflict as a constructive tool
- Promote equitable participation
What’s Included
- Real-world scenarios on bias in group decision-making
- Cognitive bias training in performance reviews, negotiations, and more
- Strategies for assigning devil’s advocates and promoting disagreement
- Interactive reflection prompts and ungraded discussion exercises
- Downloadable infographics for bias identification and prevention
Course Modules
Certificate programs
This course is a part of the following certificate programs:
Who this course is designed for
- Team leaders and managers seeking to improve group decision quality
- Professionals involved in collaborative problem-solving
- HR, DEI, and operations personnel responsible for equitable processes
- Individuals interested in psychology, communication, or leadership
- Anyone committed to improving workplace accountability and inclusion
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Identify common sources of cognitive bias in groups
- Establish individual accountability in decision-making
- Facilitate constructive disagreement and feedback
- Use the devil's advocate role to challenge assumptions
- Apply practical frameworks for unbiased communication
Practical skills you will develop
This program equips learners with vital skills to thrive in today's complex workforce. Key skills include:
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