Duration: 90-Minutes
Description: Normalizing Bias - Learn from a Leader in the Field!
During a 2016 presidential debate, Hillary Clinton told Americans they were biased—and America lost its mind. For many, being accused of bias feels like being accused of a moral crime. But the truth is far more human: bias is a brain function, not a malfunction. It's automatic, unavoidable, and essential to survival. Yet unexamined bias can distort decisions, damage trust, and derail outcomes.
Join us for this special opportunity to hear from DEIA expert Lonney Gregory about how bias functions in the brain and how it shows up—subtly or overtly—in perception, evaluation, decision-making, and judgment at both the individual and group levels. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how to normalize the conversation around bias and make more informed, deliberate decisions—even in fast-moving environments.
Speaker(s):
Lonney Gregory brings over 30 years of trusted advisory experience to leaders across diverse private and public sectors. Specializing in the science of learning and training, Lonney's focus extends beyond what to train, emphasizing how to effectively apply learned concepts. His training related expertise spans program management, systems engineering, innovation, creativity, and DEIA. Lonney has crafted tailored experiential learning programs, spearheaded global training initiatives, and collaborated with scientists and engineers in developing cutting-edge capabilities for the U.S. Intelligence and Department of Defense post-9/11. Lonney holds a Magna Cum Laude BSA and an MS in Social and Organizational Learning from George Mason University, and pursued Ph.D. studies in Human and Organizational Systems. Lonney served on the Advisory Board of the American Society for Quality Learning Institute and holds esteemed designations as a U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist, Distinguished Instructor, and Master Transition Management facilitator. He is certified in Meyers Briggs, FIRIO-B, InsideOut Coaching, DiSC, Blanchard’s SLII (Situational Leadership), and is a Certified Diversity Ambassador.
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Please note that this is for MAFN members only and there is limited space, so please register early.
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