Deconstructing stereotypes and representations

This e-learning course "Deconstructing stereotypes and representations" will help you to better master this topic in a professional context.
The aim of this course is to help you identify the most common cognitive biases.
The examples, scenarios and case studies are designed to be easily transposable into different professional contexts and types of organizations.
Prerequisites
No specific prerequisites are required to follow this course.
Target Audience
Managers, HR managers and employees concerned by the theme "Deconstructing stereotypes and representations".
Content
The course is structured into several complementary modules, combining theoretical input, practical exercises and interactive activities to facilitate the appropriation of concepts.
Training path
Inclusive leadership to optimize business developmentDive into the world of inclusive leadership with a module designed to provoke essential awareness: the impact of stereotypes and representations on your decisions,…Dive into the world of inclusive leadership with a module designed to provoke essential awareness: the impact of stereotypes and representations on your decisions, managerial postures, and professional relationships.
Based on concrete cases and targeted reflections, this module invites you to identify the invisible yet powerful mechanisms of biases and prejudices in work environments. It is a fundamental step for anyone wishing to exercise a more just, responsible leadership aligned with the principles of equity and diversity.
This module can be taken individually for targeted skill enhancement or be part of the complete pathway “Leadership & Management: deconstructing stereotypes to lead better,” designed to support managers, coaches, and mediators towards greater inclusive effectiveness.
Who is this module for?
• Mediators wishing to ensure an impartial posture
• Coaches and facilitators in social and emotional intelligence
• Trainers in inclusion, diversity, or ethical management
• Managers wishing to build more equitable work environments
Why take this module?
• To deeply understand the issues of stereotypes in leadership dynamics
• To question one’s own representations and establish a reflective posture
• To lay the foundations for truly inclusive and responsible leadership
Average duration: 35 to 45 minutes
Microlearning format: accessible, interactive, and engaging, compatible with PC, tablet, and mobile.
Understanding biases in professional decision-makingUnderstanding the mechanisms behind our stereotypes has become essential for any professional in Leadership or human support. This module offers you a structured and…Understanding the mechanisms behind our stereotypes has become essential for any professional in Leadership or human support. This module offers you a structured and operational dive into the fundamentals of cognitive and social biases to better decipher the invisible dynamics that influence our behaviors, decisions, and relationships.
Designed to be followed independently or as an integral part of the complete course "Leadership & Management — Deconstruction of stereotypes and representations", this module is aimed at anyone who wishes to develop their behavioral awareness and strengthen their ability to support impartially.
Through this module, you will:
- Discover the scientific foundations of stereotypes and prejudices
- Explore key concepts: cognitive biases, Pygmalion effect, social categorization…
- Become aware of the mechanisms that influence your judgments, often without your knowledge
- Analyze how these representations specifically act in the context of leadership, coaching, or mediation
- Acquire the necessary benchmarks to initiate an active deconstruction process
This module is ideal if you are asking yourself these questions:
“Why do we have stereotypes, even unconsciously?”
“How can I recognize biases in my support?”
“Are there proven models to understand the mechanisms of implicit discrimination?”
Strengthen your posture as a conscious leader, a clear-sighted coach, or an impartial mediator: enter the language of biases to better navigate out of it.
Taking concrete action against stereotypes in the workplaceIntegrate solid practices for inclusive and equitable mediationAre you a trainer, coach, or mediator involved in issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity? Are you…Integrate solid practices for inclusive and equitable mediation
Are you a trainer, coach, or mediator involved in issues of diversity, inclusion, and equity? Are you looking to go beyond awareness to adopt effective and directly applicable techniques? This module is for you.
"Acting concretely against stereotypes" is a 100% operational module designed to provide the keys to:
- Quickly identify cognitive biases in a situation
- Adopt a neutral and inclusive posture
- Act with impact while avoiding awkwardness
- Facilitate relationships without stereotypes and without hasty judgments
This module can be taken independently or integrated into our complete program "Leadership & Management", designed to support professionals in their managerial and relational development in the era of inclusion.
On the agenda:
- Realistic interactive scenarios to test your reactions to nuanced situations
- Proven methodologies to effectively understand and deconstruct prejudices
- Concrete techniques to adjust your interventions in front of varied audiences or issues
- Practical advice to avoid common mistakes and strengthen your mediation skills
The pedagogical approach is based on immersion, cognitive engagement, and concrete experimentation — exactly what is needed to move from knowledge to know-how.
Taking action against stereotypes in professional situationsTake a decisive step towards more inclusive leadership and an objective mediation stance.This interactive module is designed to challenge your reflexes, identify cognitive biases…Take a decisive step towards more inclusive leadership and an objective mediation stance.
This interactive module is designed to challenge your reflexes, identify cognitive biases in real situations, and teach you to act appropriately in the face of stereotypes. Through an immersive approach and tactical support, you enhance your intervention skills in sensitive contexts.
What you will experience in this module:
- 3 immersive scenarios: Take on a role, make decisions, and immediately observe their impact on relational dynamics.
- Choices with consequences: Each path is unique, your responses guide the evolution of the situations.
- An engaging final quiz: Consolidate your knowledge, identify your areas for improvement.
- A guided debriefing: A virtual coach highlights your strengths and offers tailored improvement levers.
This module can be followed independently or as an integral part of the e-learning path “Leadership & Management – Deconstructing stereotypes and representations.” It is particularly aimed at mediators, coaches, and trainers wishing to:
- Enhance their support practices in intercultural or sensitive contexts
- Intervene impartially and with awareness of unconscious biases
- Stimulate awareness in their interlocutors based on concrete situations
Test your situational intelligence skills. Experiment, adjust, progress.
Master quiz - Deconstruction of Stereotypes and RepresentationsModule 6 of the “Leadership & Management” pathway, or self-paced e-learning trainingDive into an immersive and playful learning experience, inspired by a famous TV…Module 6 of the “Leadership & Management” pathway, or self-paced e-learning training
Dive into an immersive and playful learning experience, inspired by a famous TV game where the tension rises with each level... but here, it’s your understanding of stereotypes and representations in leadership that is put to the test!
Are you ready to test your knowledge? Then, take a seat and take on the challenge!
🎯 Objective of this module:
Validate your educational achievements in the deconstruction of stereotypes in inclusive management, through a high-intensity interactive quiz.
💡 WHO IS THIS MODULE FOR?
- Mediators
- Diversity & inclusion trainers
- Professional coaches
- Managers and HR aware of cognitive biases
- Anyone wishing to sustainably embed good inclusive practices
🧩 What this game-module contains:
A quiz consisting of 15 progressive questions on the deconstruction of stereotypes related to leadership, with:
- 3 validation levels: 5 questions, 10 questions, 15 questions Each level passed ensures you keep your earned points – no going back!
- 3 strategic jokers to help you at the right moment:
- The 50/50: removes two wrong answers
- Call an expert: a reasoned piece of advice to guide you
- Skip question: skip a question that is too tricky
- A dynamic and motivating atmosphere, ideal for embedding sustainable learning and concluding the training on an engaging note.
📚 Flexible use:
This module can be followed independently, to test or reinforce your knowledge, or at the end of the complete pathway “Leadership & Management: Deconstruction of Stereotypes and Representations”, as a final certifying assessment.
💬 Why take this module?
Because understanding stereotypes is not enough: you need to be able to recognize and neutralize them in action. This educational game is a powerful memory lever for:
- Revealing your implicit biases
- Reinforcing your inclusive habits
- Stimulating your professional vigilance against hasty judgments
- Validating your knowledge around ethical and impartial leadership