What do you do if your decision-making processes are influenced by unconscious bias?

No decision should be made at any time on unconscious bias. As a leader, transparency cannot be both but rather only displayed in your every decision. While nepotism can play a factor, you should always let your character speak at all times.

To mitigate the effects i could : 1.Self reflection-i should acknowledge that everyone has biases and take time to reflect on my own beliefs &values. 2.Seek input from people with different backgrounds,experiences & view points. 3.Data driven decisions:use data & analytics to inform decisions rather than relyingon intution. 4.Seek feedback :i would encourage others to provide feedback on my decision making process.By so doing i will be able to fine tune my decion making process. I believe ,overcoming unconcious bias is an ongoing process that require effort,empathy &a willingness to learn & adapt.

Lean into the the second domain of emotional intelligence, social awareness to assess how others perceive you. The intent behind your actions may not align with how your words or actions are impacting your team. When looking to others to provide feedback on perceptions of bias, an anonymous feedback collection option is optimal, allowing respondents to offer candid feedback.

As you seek feedback from others, be mindful of the ways you may become defensive in the process. Remember that perspectives different from your own are not inherently meant to be combative, and try to keep the benefit of the thought exchange in mind. One practice that I exercise when I receive complex or challenging feedback is to practice box breathing. Responding with a mindful practice helps slow the defense mechanism response and allows me to listen carefully to what is being shared. I've seen professionals who request feedback not be prepared for what they have invited, and it always ends in frustration (at best) or harm (at worst). Keep your eye on the long-term prize: trust building and positive change-making in your work!

I have found asking people for their perspectives or opinions allow for better decisions. This could come from new employees that have fresh eyes. It could be working moms adding their ideas or opinions…straying from the majority and understanding nuances can help make the most inclusive decisions.

We tend to lean on shortcuts or preconceived notions when making decisions in a time crunch. These scenarios are particularly susceptible to bias. Careful consideration of our actions and their drivers allows us to more mindfully mitigate against bias in work processes.

Education isn't just about book learning! You can learn more about other perspectives and cultures by engaging in everyday activities with a learning mindset. Watch movies or television shows from different cultural contexts, and do that with learning in mind. Go to a new grocery store, or attend a neighborhood festival you may have previously walked past. Pay attention to what is different than what you are accustomed to, and ask yourself what you can learn about yourself and others from the observation. Be respectful as you learn, and recognize that just because you don't understand something doesn't mean that it is wrong. Keeping an open mind will advance your learning tremendously!