Who do you think you are? Identity and Bias at work (POSTPONED)

As of June 6, 2022, this session has been postponed.

The workplace is a diverse and dynamic place. Successfully working with those who are different from you is a skill and mindset that is highly valued by employers (and very useful in life in general). How does your identity influence how you see the world and others? Why do our brains want to jump to conclusions about people based on first impressions? Where do our biases come from? What can we do about them? This workshop helps you explore the factors influencing your social identity and how it influences your view of others and their view of you. Learn the difference between stereotyping and using cultural frameworks to navigate cultural difference. Discover your hidden biases and how to override them. This interactive workshop will help you value and navigate difference in the workplace. 

FACILITATOR

Dr. Lynne Mitchell

Dr. Lynne Mitchell has been working in international education for almost 30 years. She is Director of the Centre for International Programs (CIP) and International Liaison Officer for the University of Guelph and is well known across Canada for her contributions to the international education profession. Lynne is a qualified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory and she regularly facilitates workshops aimed at enhancing intercultural competency for higher education staff, faculty and students. Her publications include, When Difference Creates Dissonance: Understanding the “Engine” of Intercultural Learning in Study Abroad (Intercultural Education, 2018) and Assessing Intercultural Competence in Experiential Learning Abroad: Lessons for Educators (Experiential Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, 2017). She is the author of the on-line micro-credential course, Who Do you Think You Are? Identity and Unconscious Bias at Work.