In a few short months, Kate and Rachel have developed a good working relationship. Rachel has been a great resource, and she's now been asked to lead an important project. Considering Kate's experience within the department, Rachel asks Kate for recommendations for forming a new project team for this work. Kate recommends a diverse group of people with a variety of skill-sets for this new project, and also advises Rachel to get recommendations from other experienced people in the department before making her decision. Is this an example of unconscious bias? No. Rachel hasn't been on the team long enough to know who might be best qualified for the project. It makes sense to ask others who have good insight. Yes. Kate likely only recommended people she liked and Rachel should get recommendations from less-experienced team members as well. Yes. Rachel shouldn't take recommendations, but should talk to everyone herself to make her own unbiased opinion