Mental Short Cuts May Slow You Down

Mental short cuts go by many different names. They happen when you react or make a decision without considering all the information you have available. When you react without enough information, your biases have much more influence over your decisions. Learn to identify and avoid mental shortcuts to lessen the influence of your biases.

Course Quick Facts:

• Duration: 5 minutes
• Downloadable Handout: Yes
• Series Title: The Unconscious Bias Series
  

Learning Objectives:

1.  Recognize when you’re taking a mental short cut;
2.  Identify situations where you use mental shortcuts;
3.  Begin to minimize your unconscious bias by avoiding short cuts;