Presentation Materials
Each year, we celebrate Conflict Resolution day by hosting a complimentary workshop (virtual).
This year's theme: Understanding Bias
More on our workshop: Mind Your Own Bias
Canada is a proud nation that is inclusive of diverse perspectives. Unfortunately, at times, we may find ourselves at odds with each other. Whether it be region to region or neighbor to neighbor, it is becoming seemingly difficult to find common ground. Situations and events that have had the potential to unify us have instead polarized us, leaving us divided. This division is further compounded by technology which can enhance the wedge that keeps us from seeing, hearing and understanding perspectives outside of our own. This wedge may be magnified by our biases, which can be unconscious. We all have biases, and their roots are complex. By understanding our own biases and how they're formed we can be proactive and prevent conflict.
Minding our bias can teach us how to welcome diverse perspectives, close the distance between perspectives, and find common ground with our neighbors again. Our workshop will shed understanding of biases, clarifying when a bias may be in play and offer tangible skills that help participants move from recognition to recovery. With this understanding, you will be able to communicate with each other in a way that sheds light on the perspectives that are gained from clear communication.
Objectives for our workshop include:
This year's theme: Understanding Bias
More on our workshop: Mind Your Own Bias
Canada is a proud nation that is inclusive of diverse perspectives. Unfortunately, at times, we may find ourselves at odds with each other. Whether it be region to region or neighbor to neighbor, it is becoming seemingly difficult to find common ground. Situations and events that have had the potential to unify us have instead polarized us, leaving us divided. This division is further compounded by technology which can enhance the wedge that keeps us from seeing, hearing and understanding perspectives outside of our own. This wedge may be magnified by our biases, which can be unconscious. We all have biases, and their roots are complex. By understanding our own biases and how they're formed we can be proactive and prevent conflict.
Minding our bias can teach us how to welcome diverse perspectives, close the distance between perspectives, and find common ground with our neighbors again. Our workshop will shed understanding of biases, clarifying when a bias may be in play and offer tangible skills that help participants move from recognition to recovery. With this understanding, you will be able to communicate with each other in a way that sheds light on the perspectives that are gained from clear communication.
Objectives for our workshop include:
- Define and recognize biases
- Learn the science behind biases
- See how biases can be recognized in an environment
- Learn strategies and communication tools to minimize the impact of biases
Any ADR practitioner or organization in Alberta is welcome to use these materials on Conflict Resolution Day to offer a free event within a department or organization, to clients, or to the public. Please note that the presentation materials are not for use for any other purpose.
For those who are interested in reviewing the tips and tricks, the Train-the Trainer Workshop from October 6, 2022 is linked here for your viewing.
Our presentation workshop from October 20, 2022 - Conflict Resolution Day Mind Your Own Bias can be viewed by selecting this link.
For those who are interested in reviewing the tips and tricks, the Train-the Trainer Workshop from October 6, 2022 is linked here for your viewing.
Our presentation workshop from October 20, 2022 - Conflict Resolution Day Mind Your Own Bias can be viewed by selecting this link.
All materials created to support hosts for this event are available below for use. Presentation materials will be posted following the Train-the-Trainer workshop.
The presentation slides (Google Slides) are on the following link: Mind Your Own Bias
The presentation slides (Google Slides) are on the following link: Mind Your Own Bias
| poster_cr_day_2022.docx |
| save_the_date_crd_2022.docx |
| save_the_date_crd_2022.pdf |
| cognitive_biases_codex.pdf |
| bias_related_exercise.docx |