How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them | Vernā Myers | TED Talk

"How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them" is the suggestion of diversity advocate Vernā Myers. This TED Talk offers practical strategies for reaching your diversity and inclusion goals and building diverse teams free of bias. You’ll discover why Myers says that the most helpful thing we can do to counteract our unconscious bias is to first acknowledge it. You’ll then get advice on how to move toward––not away from––the groups that make you uncomfortable, as an effective way to bust stereotypes and prejudice.

Learning objectives:

• Contribute to diversity and inclusion by identifying your own unconscious bias. Create a bias-free workplace by learning practical strategies to eliminate it