Association for Dental Education in Europe

Learning together to improve oral health and quality of life

Diversity and Unconscious Bias

Thursday, 24th August 2023 - 11:00 to 13:30
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Timezone: 

BST (UTC+1)

Duration: 

90 Minute

Venue: 

Space 7 @ The Spine

Selected Oral Presentations 2 -Technology Enhanced Learning and CPD
Session synopsis: 
The session provides a comprehensive understanding of Unconscious Bias, Diversity and Inclusion. It introduces you to the topic of Diversity and Unconscious Bias and how these can influence decision making. It provides a unique opportunity to become familiar with the concepts and identify how these relate to you and your workplace.

Topics  covered in the session include:

  • Unconscious Bias, Diversity and Inclusion;
  • Bias in your sector, where bias may be impacting decision making in your organisation and practice; 
  • Awareness - exercises and tools to explore and develop awareness of how bias may be impacting key processes in your organisation and practice.

This session is delivered in partnership with:

 

Speakers: 

Lucy McKenna,  BA, MA

Learning designer, facilitator and coach
Tangent | Trinity’s Ideas Workspace

Lucy is a learning designer, facilitator and coach, with a focus on innovation and change. Lucy has extensive experience designing impactful programmes that take individuals and teams on a journey from reflection to action. Drawing on research and tools from coaching and design she facilitates leaders to push outside their comfort zone and tackle challenges in innovative and creative ways.

Learning Outcomes: 

On completion of the Masterclass, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of diversity and inclusion within an organisational context;
  • Understand and have insight into where bias may be impacting decision making in your organisation and practice;
  • Recognise the role that unconscious bias plays in your own work environment.