MD129-WEB - Unconscious Bias Virtual Session for the Appraisal Profession

Registration

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Webinar Course Description

You are invited to participate, with your colleagues, in a large group virtual session on unconscious bias that has been tailored for the appraiser profession.

A spotlight has been put on the profession. We now have an opportunity to raise awareness, improve understanding, and build new skills. At times like this it is important to provide diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training that acknowledges today's unique realities. With a heightened awareness of how preferences and biases can impact decision-making, in this virtual session we will thoughtfully and respectfully visit the impact of multiple crises - from COVID-19, economic uncertainty, and social unrest - as a context for learning about unconscious bias.

Unconscious bias often shows up in subtle ways. We will learn what unconscious bias is, why it matters, and our individual and collective responsibilities as appraisal professionals for moving forward with intention and purpose.

Course Objectives

• Heighten understanding of unconcious preferences and biases - we all have them
• Learn to recognize unconscious biases that may negatively impact decision-making and effective interactions with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders
• Explore practical exampes and learn how to mitigate our unconscious biases

Instructor Information

This session will be led by Gary and Janet Smith, co-founders of Ivy Planning Group, a 30-year old firm that specializes in diversity, inclusion and organizational effectiveness.