Post on 18-Jan-2016
Moving Beyond
Unconscious Bias
Good People Matter!
Cindy Gross @SQLCindyJulie Koesmarno
@MsSQLGirl
Good PeopleYes, we are!
https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/user/agg/blindspot/tablet.htm
Harvard Implicit Association Test
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Patterns and Categories
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Intuition and Slow Thinking
System 1 & System 2 Thinking
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And system 2 slow thinking is tiring!
We’re good people!
So What?How does this impact ME?
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Personal and job satisfactionDiverse teams are interestingI learn moreI can relax
It matters to me
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Better working environmentAttract and retain talented peopleA better product, a better bottom lineHigher productivityIncreased creativity
It matters to my org
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Source: http://www.aauw.org/files/2015/04/Solving-the-Equation-executive-summary-nsa.pdf
Source: http://www.mckinsey.com/Insights/Organization/Why_diversity_matters
Mind TricksThese are not the droids you’re looking for
Or do we?
We know what we see
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Or do we?What’s the first picture in your mind for….
We know how we categorize
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Single Parent
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Introvert
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Doctor
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CEO
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Women Leading the Way
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Programmer
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#ILookLikeAnEngineer
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We’re good people!
Science of Bias
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John or JenniferJennifer rated less competent & hireableJohn offered $3-5k more + more mentoringJustifications sound rational, but…One more: Kim = no job offers, Mr. Kim = job offer
Resumes – What’s in a name
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No one is just one thingAdd ‘em upPrivilege changes with context
Intersectionality
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We’re good people!
Moving On
Take the IATsTalk about your own biasesUpdate your mental categoriesConsciously choose system 2 thinking when importantReach out to one personSpend time with someone who makes you uncomfortable
Make it personal
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Call out the firsts
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Teach jr high/high school kids to codeRecruit beyond your current networkPost jobs on diversity sitesReach out to diverse groupsConsider non-traditional backgrounds
Pipeline
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Bossy vs Executive LeadershipAggressive vs go-getterEmotional vs passionateSorry, Can I ask a question, Is it all right if I….
Words Matter
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Required vs preferredLeader vs. specific type of leaderExtreme wordsState that you value a diverse teamSubtle stereotypes: best, rock star, action-oriented
Job Descriptions
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Blind auditions – without names, cities, and yearsChoose criteria and priorities earlyLook for people who fill gaps vs. replicate people you haveSlow down, review while alert
Reading Resumes
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Diversity in the loop and the decisionsReference diverse people in the field before an interviewRemind ourselves of positive diverse peopleDon’t confuse confidence with competenceValue different ways of approaching problemsGeek <> competent
Interviewing
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Just do it
Hiring
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Participate in local meetupsTeach kids to codeJoin diversity focused groups – that don’t match your own “diversity”!#HourOfCode: https://hourofcode.com/us
Community
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We’re good people!
Let’s Do It!
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What is your personal pledge today?
We’re good people!
Thank You
Moving Beyond
Unconscious Bias
Good People Matter!
Julie Koesmarno @MsSQLGirl
Cindy Gross @SQLCindy