Worklife with Adam Grant How to Bust Bias at Work
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May 18, 2021 
Thais Wilkins, a senior advisor on diversity and inclusion at BAE Systems, and Ashley Shelby Rosette, a management professor at Duke, delve into the real issues of workplace bias. They discuss the shortcomings of traditional bias training, emphasizing the need for ongoing behavior change. The chat highlights the importance of accountability in leadership and sharing knowledge to foster inclusion. Together, they explore how systemic biases can be dismantled to advance marginalized groups into leadership roles and how organizations can truly embrace diversity.
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Thais Wilkins' Email
- Thais Wilkins, a diversity advisor, sent a vulnerable email about George Floyd's murder to 600 colleagues.
- This raw email, expressing grief and a need for change, became a watershed moment at BAE Systems.
Bias Training Shortcomings
- Adam Grant realized his own bias when a colleague pointed out he called on white men first in class.
- Traditional bias training often fails due to defensiveness, futility, and uncertainty.
Bias as a Habit
- Treat bias as a bad habit to break, like biting your nails.
- Replace biased routines with new, healthier ones through focused practice and repetition.