Microaggressions and Unconscious Bias – On-Demand Training

Identifying Well-Meaning Behavior that May Be Invalidating Identity in Your Colleagues Individuals and colleagues from certain identities and communities have historically faced exclusion and bias due to systemic discrimination. Although often unintended, this lack of belonging can create a sense of isolation. It can also be frustrating and demoralizing. Additionally, this can lead to decreased satisfaction with working in higher education. Due to workplace bias, individuals may experience less pathways to promotion and other opportunities, causing imposter phenomenon and a lack of perceived value for their efforts and presence. Discriminatory behavior is usually clear. Microaggressions are often harder to identify and the person responsible may not even realize that their behavior is harmful. Our expert presenter – Farzana Nayani, a recognized Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion specialist, executive coach, keynote speaker and author – discusses how bias and microaggression cause a disc