Some research suggests unconscious bias training is ineffective, and the truth is that many training programs available to organisations have limited impact.

The challenge with many of these training programs is they only raise an understanding of what unconscious bias is, and do not provide the necessary knowledge or skills to improve decision-making and create behavior change

This is where Symmetra’s Conscious Decision-Making programs set themselves apart from our competitors. We’ve developed a three-phase program that:

The majority of DEI training only acts as a short-term intervention and does not provide the impetus or reinforcement that is needed to change the way we think or act. Too often this training is simply an annual event that ticks off the box for corporate compliance.

For DEI training to be effective, it must be practical and relevant, gives the opportunity to practice and learn new habits, and provides ongoing support and nudges to embed consistent behaviours that create an inclusive environment.

Moreover, DEI training is most successful when assessments are used to tailor training to an organisation’s unique needs and measure progress over time.