unconscious bias AS HUMANS, WE OFTEN MAKE INSTINCTIVE DECISIONS ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE. WE THINK THAT WE HAVE ASSESSED PROS AND CONS, CONSIDERED ALTERNATIVES AND WEIGHED THE POSSIBLE OUTCOMES BEFORE MAKING THAT DECISION, BUT:

What if the people decisions we re making aren t really based on the facts?

What if we re being influenced by hidden thoughts and feelings we are not aware of?

Our biases are influenced by our background and personal experiences. We may not be aware of these views and opinions, or be aware of their full impact and implication.

We all hold natural biases; it s a part of human nature. But this means that we can sometimes behave towards a person in a certain way that is based on that bias, overriding rational decisions and logical thinking.

Unconscious bias happens when our

brains make lightning- quick judgments and

assessments of people and situations without

us even realising.