Unconscious Bias

An unconscious or cognitive bias is a systematic thinking error that causes us to make poor decisions and judgments, often taking the form of social stereotypes.

To make sense of the infinite complexity of the world, our brain has to take short-cuts, like categorising people into groups with expected traits. The downside is the potential for prejudice which can ultimately lead to institutionalised racism and gender bias.

• Understand how the major systems in the brain work together and can sometimes lead us astray
• Combat the corrosive prevalence of negativity, and restore balance
• Become aware of the key touchpoints in your day when you are at the mercy of making bad decisions
• Develop strategies and habits to mitigate bias to get optimum performance from your team

Tom Flatau
International Speaker and Coach

With a Masters in Business Analysis & Systems Design and as a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management, Tom Flatau combines business acumen and intimate knowledge of corporate culture with neuroscience research and brain-based coaching to transform the individual and deliver growth and profitability in world-class companies.

Training with the Neuroleadership Institute, Tom is an accredited brain and behaviour specialist, using applied neuroscience research and tried and tested techniques to motivate and transform. He has formulated a series of world renowned seminars, delivered to multi-national businesses, including HSBC, Louis Vuitton, Emirates, Siemens, Unilever and the BBC.