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Training Course

Inclusive Speaker Orientation (LFC101)

Every speaker makes dozens of small decisions that shape who feels able to participate fully. These decisions are often driven by unconscious bias rather than deliberate intent. This course grounds that problem in cognitive science, not moral argument, for open source speakers and moderators.

Who Is It For

For speakers, moderators, panelists, and facilitators at Linux Foundation and open source events. Also relevant for anyone who leads meetings or presents to teams professionally.
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What You’ll Learn

Identify six specific bias types across preparation, delivery, and listening contexts. Apply concrete practices to interrupt bias before and during a session.
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What It Prepares You For

Deliver more inclusive presentations, moderate equitable panels, and engage effectively as an audience member. Earn a digital badge demonstrating this competence.
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Course Outline
Chapter 1. Course Introduction
Chapter 2. Beyond Representation
Chapter 3. How Bias Takes Shape
Chapter 4. Before the Session: Catching Bias in Preparation
Chapter 5. During the Session: Interrupting Bias in Real Time
Chapter 6. From the Audience: Bias in the Listener's Seat

Prerequisites
No technical prerequisites. Learners should have some experience presenting, facilitating, or participating in professional meetings, panels, or conference sessions. No prior knowledge of cognitive science or bias research is required.
Reviews
Sep 2024
I am part of the under-represented group, and this course was informative. I learned some new things, like unconscious bias and much more.
Aug 2024
I really liked the structure of the course, and the topics covered (examples included). I think we need to approach diversity and inclusion in a more active way, starting with recognizing the situations that make us feel excluded. Sometimes we don't realize that a certain situation, a certain comment, or a certain look is a problem, because "that's just how society is". This course helped me understand the topic better, and I will try to speak up when things are not OK.
Jun 2024
This course raises awareness about unconscious bias and I liked the bibliography references provided.
Jun 2024
This course was a good primer on bias for the uninitiated.
Apr 2024
Great information that many speakers may not recognize exists within their presentation style.
Mar 2024
Suggested strategies for eliminating or responding to minor inequities, use of stereotypes, etc.. We may have known they were there, but working through how to handle them was useful.
Mar 2024
The course is a great way to learn more about how we should speak and collaborate in an organization. Everyone should be treated equally and with the same enthusiasm while working in an organization. Also, I learned about practices to avoid while presenting any topic in front of your team in an organization.
Feb 2024
Playing the audio for the next slide with one click. But, also, just the fact that this course even exists. Thank you.
Jan 2024
Great evidence-based approach I could also refer to when giving presentations beyond that of the one the Linux Foundation is organizing, thank you!
Jan 2024
It was definitely eye-opening. As someone who is considered a minority, I learned about so much more I can do to prevent unconscious bias.
Sep 2023
I didn't have a D&I perspective on presentation skills, so it was very interesting.
Aug 2023
Relevant information for all staff, leaders and trainers alike to benefit from.
Jul 2023
This course taught me to communicate in a more inclusive way, and how unconscious bias rules our day to day lives.
May 2023
It was concise, and brought up some interesting facts to keep in mind.
May 2023
The course covers a wide range of topics related to inclusive speaking, such as diversity, unconscious bias, micro-inequities, and inclusive language, providing a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.