Navigating Unconscious Bias in the Workplace with Buki Mosaku

Get ready for an insightful conversation with our esteemed guest, Buki Mosaku, the founder and CEO of a London-based diversity city think tank. This episode is a deep dive into navigating the often-overlooked topic of unconscious bias in the workplace. Buki shares his personal experiences and breakthroughs in understanding the multidirectional nature of bias, transforming the 'guilty perpetrator, hapless victim' model into a tool for real-time bias navigation.

Together, we dissect Buki's unique four-step approach to addressing microaggressions and more complex bias issues. We uncover the power behind leaving your baggage at the door, and how it can lead to greater clarity and understanding. Buki highlights the impact of the phrase "I don't understand," explaining how it can become a vital tool in difficult conversations, particularly with unconscious perpetrators. We discuss the potential benefits of acknowledging and understanding the multidirectional nature of bias, and how it can be used for strategic advantage.

In the final leg of our journey, we explore the implications of accepting the multidirectional nature of bias in the workplace, and how this acceptance can lead to more inclusive solutions. We delve into the importance of acknowledging unconscious bias at worn in our homes, relationships, and beyond, and introduce the Bias Navigation Test as a useful roadmap for everyone. We wrap up by emphasizing the necessity of small steps towards change, and the decisive role of listening and curiosity. Don't miss out on this candid conversation with Buki Mosaku we navigate the complex and essential topic of bias in the workplace.