Addressing unconscious bias

Everyone is talking about gender equality, but what does “unconscious bias” look like? Would you know it if you saw it? Would you know it if you had it?

Our unconscious bias team – committed to ensuring that McKinsey is cutting-edge in this area – put together this video to use with our clients as we work with them on this important topic. It’s meant to make you think about your own experiences. Hope you enjoy it as much as our consultants and clients have!

[lizzchambers]

You have no idea how many times I have been asked to take notes in a meeting when I am the only female. I am a VP just like the rest of them and not a good notetaker so the only reason is that I am female. The emotional comments, well, all I can say is that a man can get emotional and he is passionate about his job and me, well I am just too emotional. This is all too true!

[petis]

Unconscious bias, A thought you don't even know you are having.
How about instead, you worry about yourselves and your own actions rather than the supposed thoughts of millions of people you've never met!

[hasansahin]

That's why you should never chit chat or small talk. That is for people who are either anxious and can't stop talking about trivialities or people who are obsessed about their public persona. Talk when you are asked or required to do so and make your statements serious, brief and to the point. You will never be interrupted and will always be taken seriously. People only make assumptions about things that are blurry and unclear. Be precise !

[Maharetsamarasuke]

I assume you meant "to let women succeed" not "help women succeed" no sarcasm.

[mitchmosler]

This isn’t unconscious bias but conscious and maybe even implicit.

[killersushi]

Guess what im thinking right Now how can you correct it? EXACTLY!! You cannot correct a behavior on a thought that you do not even know you are having.

[mactastic]

I question whether some of these are problematic, or normal conversation.

[InspiredAlex]

Wow, must be filmed in a 1950 work place.

[garypipe]

Addressing Unconcious Bias?

It doesn't exist, there you go I've addressed it.

We all have free will and choose exactly how we act. I have no doubt these scenarios have happened and to many people which is truly terrible and shameful but please remember they weren't forced to act like that. They chose to act like that, don't give people like that an excuse for being an a**hole.

[sharonobenland]

That's great that McKinsey is taking a stand...

[letmeseemm]

I used to work in consulting and still work in corporate America. I've experienced a number of these situations.

[Fromard]

Message of this video: "Remember, always feel guilty. Deep down you have a lot of faults."

[blitherbox]

If you could remove subconscious biases from anyone at any time, which ones would you remove?  Would you seduce women? Make dancing robots? Or be a cult leader?     I think its an important question. Because that's what a stage hypnotist does.   If all the world is a stage this could be very important.

[Shieftain]

So this is what corporate cringe looks like. That was a waste of 5 minutes.

[lynnjenkins]

We had to be more assertive in the 1980’ s and wouldn’t be treated like this. We laid the groundwork, don’t throw it away by being doormats. You can stand up for yourself politely and with humour without being nasty, and be more respected as a result. Men tried to put us down when they felt threatened, but the never did it twice to me!

[bostoncaruthers]

This was an entertaining video lol, i think nothing can beat hard work and instead of complaining about it you should accept it and keep working. We all need to be tougher and not be so sensitive lol

[PopKMedia]

I am sorry - nothing was addressed in this video... No explanations or solutions were provided. If you say those things are obvious, you're part of the problem lol

[philipschroeder]

Seriously what companies are you working at, I worked in quite a few and never experienced any woman being treated like that!?!

[ashakidoredr.latinamerican]

Doesn't feel so good when the shoe is on the other foot, does it?

[fionamward]

lack substance and depth. Is this from the 1980s?