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How racial bias works -- and how to disrupt it 01/25/2026

Unconscious bias thrives when we rush.

This video reminds us how quickly stereotypes can shape our snap judgments—and how real harm can follow in everyday interactions.

One idea that really sticks is adding “friction”: a pause, a checklist, or even one reflective question before reacting. That small moment can help us respond more intentionally to contribute to safer, more equitable outcomes—while embracing all perspectives and lived experiences.

Pause. Reframe. Respond.

How racial bias works -- and how to disrupt it Our brains create categories to make sense of the world, recognize patterns and make quick decisions. But this ability to categorize also exacts a heavy toll in the form of unconscious bias. In this powerful talk, psychologist Jennifer L. Eberhardt explores how our biases unfairly target Black peopl...

12/24/2025

As we wrap up another meaningful year, we’re feeling grateful for the people, partnerships, and possibilities that made it special.

Wishing you a season filled with warmth, connection, and renewal, and a bright year ahead. ✨

01/08/2025

In the world of organizational eLearning and development, Classic Gulman: The Greatest Smartphone Story Ever Told isn’t just a comedic bit—it’s a mirror reflecting the rapid evolution of digital tools and their impact on human behavior, learning, and adaptation.

Gary Gulman’s humorous take on our dependency on smartphones resonates deeply with the findings from recent research on online and hybrid learning trends in British Columbia’s post-secondary education system. As institutions grapple with the shift from traditional in-person learning to more flexible online and hybrid models—accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic—the parallels to our reliance on digital devices are striking.

The research highlights several key challenges and opportunities in the transition to digital learning:

Learner Demand for Flexibility: As smartphones have conditioned us to expect instant access and personalized experiences, students increasingly seek diverse learning modalities like online, hybrid, and multi-access options.

Equity and Inclusion: Online and hybrid learning, much like smartphone technology, holds the potential to bridge gaps in accessibility, fostering inclusivity and decolonization in educational spaces.

Messy Modalities: The “right mix” of delivery methods remains elusive, like finding the perfect balance between digital connectivity and disconnection in our personal lives.
Institutions are now tasked with thoughtfully navigating this digital evolution. Recommendations such as supporting faculty in teaching across modalities, developing clear criteria for course delivery, and collecting detailed learner preference data echo the organizational need for adaptability and foresight in eLearning strategies.

Gulman’s comedy and the BC research underscore a universal truth: the digital transformation—whether in education, communication, or development—is both an opportunity and a challenge, demanding creativity, humor, and intentionality.



References:
Veletsianos, G., Irvine, V., & Johnson, N. (2023, September 12). Online delivery trends: Online, hybrid, and Multi-Access Learning and teaching in British columbia: Post-pandemic trends and intentions. BCCAT. https://www.bccat.ca/publication/onlinedeliverytrends/

https://www.facebook.com/GaryGulman/videos/1102932530389871

“Boreout” at Work: How to Combat the Workplace Trend That is Draining Your Culture 08/08/2024

Are your employees experiencing boreout? This sneaky blend of burnout and boredom is taking a toll on productivity, morale, and overall well-being. Discover the latest findings from Wiley Workplace Intelligence and learn how to combat this growing workplace trend in the newest blog post. Dive in to explore actionable insights and solutions.
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“Boreout” at Work: How to Combat the Workplace Trend That is Draining Your Culture Boreout is a workplace trend with insidious impact. Learn what Wiley Workplace Intelligence discovered about this unique combination of burnout and boredom that is affecting productivity, morale, and wellbeing in organizations everywhere – and what you can do to stop it.

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