This video is for Cygnet Award reviewers who are completing Session 8 of their reviewer training.

Unconscious bias happens automatically, triggered by our brain making quick judgments and assessments of people and situations. It has the potential to influence our behaviour and decision-making by prompting us to act in ways that are not objective, fair or based on rational evidence.

This video explores:

• Unconscious bias in the review process
• Three tactics to overcome biases